Aromas of apricot and lemon sorbet with hints of grapefruit and passionfruit are supported by a bright and sweet palate. Layered with lime and orange citrus this wine has mineral acidity and a long finish.
Pale in colour, with a light green hue. Fresh pineapple, lime and citrus aromas with some honey and beeswax from a small blended botrytis component. The palate is well balanced with a vibrant grapefruit acidity balanced by a touch of residual sugar.
This Riesling has an exotic bouquet of mango, peach and ripe apple and has noticeable, natural residual sugar. This wine is an ideal accompaniment to Asian spices such as curry, ginger, or lemon grass. It has perfect balance of acidity and natural sweetness and has the right characteristics to stand up to such exciting dishes.
“Steely, bone-dry Riesling with mouth-puckering acidity. Needs food or time to moderate acidity. Tight and stylish wine with surprising length and an ethereal texture.” – 86 points, Bob Campbell
“Very crisp, lively and fresh; a wine which reinforces the right of the Grampians to be regarded as a top class region for riesling, the green apple, citrus and pear flavours delicate yet intense. ” - 94 points James Halliday, 2008
"The Nigl 2007 Riesling Dornleiten features peach, apple, and green hazelnut in a snappy, refreshing, yet extract-rich package. This lightest of Nigl's 2007 Rieslings is still a full 12.5% in alcohol" - 87 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This wine is a fruity Rheingau Riesling with nice acidity and noticeable, natural residual sugar. This wine pairs great with dished like Sushi, Sashimi or Curries. The wine has perfect balance of acidity and natural sweetness and has the right characteristics to stand up to such exciting dishes.
