This is a classic example of an aged Eden Valley Riesling. Winemaker Louisa Rose selects the fruit for Contours from a block planted in 1965 at this historic vineyard, dating to 1847. In an acknowledgment of the bottle age great Eden Valley riesling needs to realize its potential, Rose cellars this for five years before release; after we twisted the screw cap, the wine held its freshness for a week, which is not surprising, given that Pewsey Vale, an early adopter of Stelvin closures, can develop for three decades or more with proper cellaring. This 2012 is youthful, bright and crisp, with the crunch of fresh grapes yielding a flavor of lime essence and stony white peaches. Harmonious and vibrant