WINE REVIEWS
by Tyson Stelzer
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TEUSNER ALBERT
BAROSSA VALLEY
SHIRAZ 2017 TEUSNER PAGE
BAROSSA
CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2017 HEGGIES
VINEYARD ESTATE
EDEN VALLEY
RIESLING 2018 PEWSEY VALE
EDEN VALLEY
RIESLING 2019
Long a mainstay of Teusner's
range, Albert has forever been
my favourite, and confidently
remains the best, even as his
portfolio expands upwards
and outwards. Its black fruit
depth, fragrant violet allure,
deeply spicy complexity and
dark chocolate undercurrent
marry magnificently with
finely confident tannins, the
balanced acid poise of the
cool 2017 season and
fantastic persistence. Cabernet loves the Barossa's
cooler seasons, and 2017 unites
the Barossa and Eden Valleys
to commanding effect here.
Deep, fragrant blackcurrant,
cassis and violet are backed
by a confident undercurrent
of French oak, building a fine
yet enduring framework of
impressive tannin structure.
It lingers very long. Another fantastic Heggies
Riesling that delivers varietal
precision, fruit concentration
and energy. Even 18 months
post-vintage, it upholds
a bright colour, while its
tension, focus and acid line
maintain exacting precision
amidst impressive, spicy fruit
presence, drive and cut. It's
magnificent now and will
age confidently. Pewsey Vale presents tension,
purity and classic, focused
stamina that make for an
enduring style in a season so
often characterised by ripe
approachability. A long and
honed finish of excellent acid
drive defines a coiled and
long-ageing release. Patience.
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