2008 Howard Park Riesling Reviews

“Rivalling the Clare and Eden Valleys for sheer flavour and character, this Western Australian lipsmacker is scented with floral and citrus notes while the fresh zestiness of limes brings a mouthwateringly zingy aftertaste.”

Anthony Rose, Belfast Telegraph - 31-05-2010

“A very impressive lip-smacking riesling from the wine house of Howard Park. It has a beguiling bouquet of tangelo blossom that is both tidy and compact. The middle palate balances between a skeletal frame of china white acidity and zing carried from the nose. Long in the mouth with notable finesse.”

Jason Boudville, Spice Magazine - 10-12-2009
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“A restrained, delicate wine, with a lot of room to grow. It's subtle, with tangy, fresh acidity, wrote Huon Hooke. I saw the wine differently, finding rich, tropical fruits and some weight from alcohol. It has the flavour to enjoy now and the balance to develop for several years, as previous vintages have."”

91 Points
Nick Bullied MW, Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine - 01-12-2009
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“Riesling lovers need just two words on this week's special wine offer: Howard Park. The West Australian producer has many fans. It takes its riesling very seriously and has helped establish the Great Southern region as one of this country's premier riesling regions. It now ranks up there with the Clare and Eden valleys. This is a lovely wine, with the flowing scent of spring blossom, intense lime cordial flavours and the lip-smacking tangof minerals. Very tasty! If you can hold on to it, give it a couple of years in the cellar.”

Jeni Port, Epicure, The Age - 10-11-2009
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“?The latest release from the cracking Howard Park stable. Oily lime skin explodes from the glass, mirrored on the palate too. Add a hefty dose of citrus acidity and a crisp, spritzy finish and mingle in some delicate, tropical fruit notes and a sherbet finish and you have a delicious whole.?”

92 Points
Andrew Barrow: www.spittoon.biz, Spittoon - 06-08-2009
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“A restrained riesling in typical Howard Park style, with subtle florals and an almost austere palate. The balance is superb and the texture seamless.Ideal with most delicate foods such as crab. It has a big future.Drink 12 years+”

Huon Hooke, Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine - 01-06-2009
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“Typically reserved riesling from the Great Southern region of WA. The nose is closed up tight but herb, mineral, lime and linseed aromas hide there, and fragrant floral notes grow in the glass. The tangy palate combines refined fruit character, firm structure and savoury austerity in excellent balance. It needs time; some older vintages have aged magnificently.Ageing: two to eight years.”

Ralph Kyte-Powell, Epicure, The Age - 21-04-2009
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“This was first made by John Wade in 1986 and sourced from a variety of vineyards yet has consistently been among the state and Australia?s finest: deep persistent lemon and lime juice flavours, bracing yet balanced acidity.”

Peter Forrestal, The Sunday Times Magazine - 15-03-2009
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“There are some wines that have immediate impact when you taste them, and this is one of them. Tangy apple and lemon cut straight and fine with river pebble acidity and a long crunchingly dry mineral and spice finish. It's a superior wine...Drink 2008 - 2018+”

96 Points
Gary Walsh, www.winefront.com.au - 25-11-2008
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