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d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2008 Wine Review

d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2008

d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2008

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $16.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 11.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: d'Arenberg

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Vintages Wine Panel: The ever-food-friendly Riesling pairs beautifully with a whole host of fare. My note: Just smelling this wine makes my mouth water! Gorgeous, drop-to-your-knees aromas of peach, flint, petrol (that’s good), lime zest and happiness. Racy!

Riesling food pairings: grilled chicken with herbs, barbecued prawns with lemon zest and basil stuffing, roasted stuffed red peppers.

This d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2008 was reviewed on July 24, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Jason Solanki rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Apple, toast aromas. Lime, butter, peach/apricot, stonefruit flavours. Tasted Nov/2010.
Lesley Quinn - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This review is for the 2011 vintage, and what a steely vintage it is. Delicious notes of a slightly under ripe peach and just the right amount of petrol. This wine is very easy to drink and pair with, I had it with some East Coast Oysters, and it was yummy. Aww the beauty of a good Riesling!

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