2002 Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Riesling – Watervale, Clare Valley Bright straw with a greenish tinge. Lime and apple blossom with some white minerals, a little lemon, a little kero and a little toasty development. The palate is broad, ripe, satisfying and long, still with the tingling acidity that I remember of 2 years ago. This wine does not have, never had, and is not meant to have, the body weight of other 2002 Rieslings yet, such as the Petaluma, but this wine has time on its side and will fill out over the next 5-10 years. It definitely has the length and structure to do so. A lovely, lovely wine whose rating will increase from 18/20. I am most pleased to have another 12 bottles in the cellar.
Nice note. I have enjoyed this wine on a number of occassions. On my return to Australia next week, I hope to pick up a few bottles from retail shelves on the Gold Coast - there was still a bit about a few months ago.
Somebody mentioned Kilikanoon has divided the label into reserve and regular bottlings - a shame as usually a money grab and dilution of quality.
The photo a nice touch. Glass and bottle. Would like to do it myself when I post notes on older wines especially. Saves trying to describe the colour!
JamieBahrain wrote:Somebody mentioned Kilikanoon has divided the label into reserve and regular bottlings - a shame as usually a money grab and dilution of quality.
Absolutely correct, and I have not bought a Kilikanoon since.
JamieBahrain wrote:Somebody mentioned Kilikanoon has divided the label into reserve and regular bottlings - a shame as usually a money grab and dilution of quality.
Absolutely correct, and I have not bought a Kilikanoon since.
Adair
I bought the 2003 Mort's Reserve and thought it Excellent bordering on Outstanding. Price wasn't that much more than what I paid for the 2002 you, so admirably, review. Only a few bucks a bottle more, I think.
