Adnams Southwold 2020 Marlborough Riesling

Lovely dry New World Riesling at its very best

4.5/5
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ABV:

9.5%

Typical Price:

£9.00

Review

I don’t think any of us will be surprised to discover that this Adnam’s own label wine is in fact being made by the great John Forrest, maker of The Doctors wines (winning two of our 5-star ratings) and pioneer of the New Zealand lower alcohol wine movement.  With this pedigree, Adnams was assured of getting an uncompromised new world Riesling – 9.5% ABV, delightfully dry and packed with flavour.

Kumquat, apples, citrus, lychees, apricots and (I suppose inevitably) kiwis tumble across your taste buds, balanced with a lively, even possibly spritzy, acidity that for our panel just strayed into the overly citrus, hence our 4.5 rating.  But I think others will give it a straight 5, as what the acidity brings is an assured dryness. Indeed, I think this must be the driest 9.5% Riesling that a human could make.

This is a great addition to the Adnams lower ABV range of classic wines and I believe will become a staple of The Light Drinker’s cellar.

Makers Notes

A Riesling such as this is always naturally lower in alcohol and the high and lively acidity is perfectly balanced against it, ensuring each mouthful is a refreshingly delicious experience. Our Marlborough Riesling has lovely fruit sweetness, a sherbet aroma and a pleasing soft finish

Tasting Notes

  • Colour: Straw yellow
  • Nose: Very slight kumquat
  • Taste: Kumquat, apples, citrus, tropical, stone fruit, lychee, kiwi
  • Body: Full bodied off-dry
  • Finish: Long

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Other Drinkers' Ratings

Type
White Wine
ABV achieved by
Natural
Origin
Marlborough, New Zealand
Producer
Adnams
Bottle size (ml)
750ml
Grape
Riesling
Colour
White
Style
Off-dry
Fermented
Yes
Distilled
No

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