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Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 'The Scimitar' Riesling, 2023

Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 'The Scimitar' Riesling, 2023

95 points It's restrained and delicately aromatic on the nose with crunchy apple, lime peel and green tea aromas, followed by a concentrated palate offering linear mouthfeel backed by racy acidity. Wonderfully structured with outstanding clarity and tension, finishing persistent and ultra elegant. At its best: 2027 to 2041 Reviewed: September 2023

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Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 'The Scimitar' Riesling, 2022

Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 'The Scimitar' Riesling, 2022

96 points Stunningly beautiful with outstanding purity and finesse, the wine shows white flesh stone fruit, lime cordial and delicate floral aromas, leading to a brilliantly concentrated palate offering linear mouthfeel and exceptional focus. Gracefully slim and exquisitely detailed with a sustained mouth-watering finish. At its best: 2027 to 2040 Reviewed: Nov 2022

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The Scimitar – Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling, 2022

The Scimitar – Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling, 2022

From a single, long-established vineyard, made by Tim Knappstein with a lifetime’s experience. Apple blossom and talc aromatics; a fleshy entry with abundant lime/lemon flavours gaining intensity on the finish, where balancing acidity makes its mark. 94 points | $24 | Screwcap | 11.5% alc. | Drink to 2035

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Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – The Scimitar Riesling 2021

Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – The Scimitar Riesling 2021

Clare Valley, 95 pts, 5 Stars A splendidly styled riesling showing a great degree of elegance and poise; the elegantly fragrant bouquet shows nectarine, crunchy apple, lime cordial and white acacia flower aromas. The immensely concentrated palate offers terrific fruit purity and refined texture, wonderfully complemented by mouth-watering acidity. Super long and linear. At its best: 2025 to 2038 Reviewed: Oct 2021

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