Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2023

Grosset Wines stands as an independent winery, committed to crafting seven exceptional premium wines in each vintage. By staying small and focused, Grosset has successfully maintained the unique character and individuality of their wines, earning a well-deserved reputation on the international stage. These wines have consistently been recognized as outstanding, setting the standard for their respective categories. For over three decades, Grosset Wines has remained true to its philosophy. Their unwavering emphasis is on the purity of fruit, ensuring that each sip delivers a genuine and unadulterated experience. The estate vineyards, certified organic by the ACO, are meticulously tended by hand, and the grapes are carefully harvested at their peak ripeness. The winemaking process is a delicate and straightforward one, allowing the true essence of the grapes to shine through. Through dedication, discipline and the application of knowledge accumulated over many years, Grosset Wines has achieved the pinnacle of excellence. Each bottle represents the finest expression of its variety and the unique terroir from which it originates.

Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2023 is a delightful surprise with its vibrant and exuberant aromatics. The nose is filled with delightful floral notes, accompanied by hints of zesty lime juice and a subtle touch of beeswax. The dominant scent, however, is that of white flowers, which adds a playful and joyful element to the wine. On the palate, this Riesling reveals its true character. It is tightly structured, with fine and precise flavors that demand attention. At its core, there is a pure and unevolved thread of lime juice, which provides a refreshing and invigorating sensation. Despite its youthful nature, this wine already displays depth of flavour and intensity, hinting at the potential for these qualities to develop further as the wine ages. The aromatics of this Grosset Polish Hill Riesling are a testament to its exceptional quality and promise. With its riotous aromas and impressive palate, this wine has all the hallmarks of a truly remarkable aged wine.

Grosset’s Polish Hill is renowned for its reserve, particularly on release, but this rendition has both its quality and its fruit intensity sitting front and centre. This really does announce itself. Flavours of lemon, lime, grapefruit, chalk and citrus blossom explode onto the palate in the most commanding and authoritative of ways, and then extend (mighty) lengthily through the finish. It’s a lay down misére. It’s scented, intense and sustained. It’s a wine of great beauty. Drink: 2023-2042. Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 96 Points.