Frisk Prickly Riesling 750ml
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Not for the faint of heart, this zippy Riesling is floral and weighted, with notes of lime
sorbet, rose petals and a hint of fennel. With its racy verve, subtle complexity and just a
tinge of sweetness, it’s a perfect companion for both sweet and spicy dishes...or simply on
its own. Refreshingly complex on the palate.
Ratings
2011 - 88 pts Wine Spectator, 86 pts/Best Buy Wine Enthusiast
Vineyard Notes
Nestled into the foothills of the Victorian Alps, the Alpine Valleys harbor a handful of
dogged grape growers whose ancestors arrived in the 1850’s after a less-than-comfortable
boat trip from Italy. With lofty slopes climbing to 2000 feet, vineyards are snow clad in
winter and punch through clouds to nab a slice of sunshine in summer. The vines here
greedily nosh ancient deposits of granite-based loam to produce flinty, minerally wines.