TN: an Eden Valley Riesling.

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TN: an Eden Valley Riesling.

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2006 The Contours Riesling, Pewsey Vale Museum Release, Eden Valley
apple, lime, orange zest, sunflower oil, metallic, fresh, balanced and with hints of nuts, some floral notes, nice freshness and balance, nice poise and focus, broad and long. Elegant, subtle and very nice. Perhaps not as vibrant as the 01, 02 and 05 but still really loveable. 69-73+/100  

Jono Beagle's hundred point scoring system.
0-29/100 not worth bothering with
30-49/100 good wine but I wouldn't buy a case
50-59/100 very good showing grape and terroir character
60-69/100 excellent example of a wine from this country/region/grape
70-85/100 one of the very best wines that the region has to offer.
86-100/100 one of the very best wines you are ever likely to drink
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Re: TN: an Eden Valley Riesling.

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Jono
Have you tried the regular Pewsey Vale Riesling??
The 2009 ansd 2010 are excellent wines and only cost $12-15 in Australia.
I don't think the Contours is much better, though they definitely benefit from age.
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Re: TN: an Eden Valley Riesling.

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Yes, but not since the 2007 vintage which was superb.

Fewer and fewer people stock them in the UK now, I was surprised to see the Contours back in one of my local shops as I hadn't seen it for a while.

I'll have a look out for the 2010. ;)
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