($49): Jeffrey Grosset makes an array of fabulous Rieslings.  Despite the impression — erroneous, as it turns out — that Australia falls into the “warm weather” category for winemaking, the Clare Valley is home to exceptional Riesling. Jeffrey Grosset told me that they have such ideal conditions there for that grape that they have not needed to acidity the wines for the last 14 vintages since they transformed the vineyard to organic farming.  The Grosset Polish Hill Riesling has an appealing firmness amplified and reinforced by a cutting lime-like acidity.  This is a laser-like Riesling without a hint of sweetness. A versatile wine, it would complement everything from spicy Asian food to a refined broiled fish in a delicate cream sauce.
93 Michael Apstein Jan 5, 2016