A slight departure here as this is just a museum reserve release, while you wait for the 10 Year Anniversary release. A great window as it enters the teenage years. Winemaker is long time wine legend Louisa Rose.

Pewsey Vale, The Contours, Museum Reserve, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2018

Pale lemon/green hue. Only just showing a hint of development with a complex array: a hint of brioche under primary lemon/lime juice, clove, spring blossoms, white pepper, peanut oil, musk, fly spray/ozone and mineral water. Some flesh to the front from the vintage before usual PV programming returns with intensity, drive and minerally tight lines. Carry, length and impressive balance.

RRP: $44
Alc: 12.5%
Rating: 95/100

Wine sample courtesy of Pewsey Vale