It's all about Riesling

Before we go into the cold weather I would like to do a small tasting notes on my favourite Riesling this summer.

Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. Today is mainly found in Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New Zeland, US & Canada.

It reminds me greatly of my precious galician albarino. I just love it. 

Here are some of my favourites that go fantastic with asian, seafood dishes & salads.

* Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling 2013

A benchmark Riesling made with fruit from The Petaluma's Hanlin Hill vineyard in the Clare Valley. Intense aromatic and floral aromas lift from the glass with hints of juicy citrus characters. Powerful lemon and lime flavours and a wonderful fruit sweetness.

Can be purchase from Dan Murphy's for $23.75 (in any 6)

* Crabtree Watervale Riesling 2013

Lifted aromatics of lemon zest and citrus spice, balanced with finely textured, juicy acidity. Great for cellaring 10+ years. 

Buy direct from their cellar door for $23.35 (if you buy a dozen)

* Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2013

Fresh, crisp and bright palate with aromas of tropical fruits, lemon & lime zest and minerality. Great Riesling from the Clare Valley to enjoy young or with age. You can find it around Australia in numerous bottle shops for around the $23 mark but often with a deal of buy 2 bottles for $40 in BWS

* Henschke Peggy's Hill Riesling 

My favourite! Light green colour, vibrant floral tones, with citrus nuances, passion fruit flavours, fine crisp acidity and lengthy finish. Henschke do other Rieslings but to me for your value quality-money I go with Peggy's anyway. $17-20 per bottle


* Jim Barry Rieslings 

Jim Barry offers a range of 4 or 5 different Rieslings. I think they are all good for the cost. The Watervale can be found in most bottle shops and its a great wine to drink now or cellar for a few years if wanted. Crispy, with citrus notes such as lime, lemon, grapefruit. They all sell for around the $19-$23

Ana

I wrote this song for my father to sing as talks about love, suffering, death and I just thought he would be a great singer for that message. 
It has nothing to do with him. 
The song talks about a couple and a nice girl that one day fell in loved with an unkind man that abuse her to her death all in the name of "love". Unfortunately this domestic violence and this end happens to real people in real life way too many times.

ANA

En la manana de San Juan, lejos por las montanas, 
entre arbustos y fantasmas, caminaba Ana.
Con una maleta blanca, se fue esa mañana.

Tu eres la nina de la nada, recoje y vete ya de casa,
yo te decia que te amaba, mientras tu llorabas.
Con tu carita de porcelana, con sonrisas del mañana, 
con mil besos y caricias, me camelabas.

De la mano paseamos como jovenes enamorados,
suenos y promesas susurramos, entre sabanas manchadas.

Tu eres la nina de la nada, yo te decia que te amaba,
tu me rogabas que parara mientras te pegaba. 
Tu eres la nina de la nada, yo te decia que te amaba mientras te enganaba.

Con frio y en sandalias, va corriendo asustada, 
lagrimas en sus mejillas y aterrodizada.

Entre arbustos y fantasmas, fui, siguiendo a Ana. 

Yo te decia que te amaba, tu no decias nada.

Tu eres la nina de la nada,
yo te decia que te amaba, mientras tu no hablabas.

En la madrugada de San Juan, lejos por las montanas, 
entre arbustos y fantasmas, se fue para siempre Ana, 
en una maleta blanca y de madrugada. 

Tu eres la nina de la nada,
yo te decía que te amaba, tu ya no decias nada.




*** if you know of anybody or if you are a victim of violence seek for help before it's too late.