Riley Harrison 'Piel' Grenache Blanc 2023
$40
Strangely enough, this is the second straight Grenache Blanc from Australia which i have loved this week. First Aphelion's from McLaren Vale and now this, from the Barossa. Not usually a variety that we get excited about, this is a clear exception to the rule. A real burst of freshness on both the nose and palate, this shows green apple and fresh cut pear. There is some texture there, but the weight and breadth of the variety has been impressively tamed, without the sacrifice of flavour. Riley states that he is aiming more for white Priorat than Southern Rhone, with the wines of Terroir al Limit a clear influence or inspiration. - Ches Cook, FWC.
Vintage
2023
Varietal
alternate white varieties
Region
barossa valley,
australia