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The Dry Dam Riesling

D'Arenberg

McLaren Vale-Adelaide Hills · Australia

The Dry Dam Riesling

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Riesling
Country
Australia
Region
McLaren Vale-Adelaide Hills
Appellation
McLaren Vale-Adelaide Hills
Alcohol
12.7%
Body
light
Acidity
high
Sweetness
off-dry

Food pairing

seafood · grilled chicken · Thai cuisine · fresh salads · light cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 201592 pts

    Neither McLaren Vale nor Adelaide Hills are particularly known for their Rieslings, but this is a fine example. Scents of wet stone and flower-shop greens lead into off-dry flavors of lemon zest and green apples. The balance between sugar and acids, lithe body and long finish is…

  • 201490 pts

    Unlike most Australian Rieslings, this one is a bit sweet (off dry, really). Hints of honey and bergamot bring complexity to the ripe, peachy flavors of this muscular wine, finishing with a dusty, tactile sensation. Drink now-2025.

  • 201388 pts

    This wavers from the classic Australian recipe of dry Riesling to offer something with a touch of residual sugar (13.6 g/L). Notes of crushed stone, pineapple and lime are buttressed by tart acids, while the sugar helps to balance the finish. A strong candidate to pair with spic…

  • 2012