Tuesday Blind Tastings
Hardys HRB Riesling 2014
Clare Valley & Tasmania, Australia
Price: $33
Rating: 95
Source: Dan Murphy's
Description: Green/gold colour. Lemons and limes on the nose with a touch of kero. The palate gave more citrus and a lovely acid finish. A pure varietal Riesling that is enjoyable now but will keep improving for 5 years.
Tasting date: 04 October 2016
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