Grosset Riesling Alea 2019

This has powerful aromatics – enticing lemon, lime blossom, with dried herb notes and hints of shaley minerality. Its concentration and underlying power give it the appearance of having an additional layer of flavour – pure intense lime juice at its core – with just a hint of sweetness giving it its distinctive character. The wine’s pristine bracing acidity dominates the finish which is taut, long and dry.

Made in a more Germanic style, with a little residual sugar counteracting laser sharp acidity, Alea is a heady mix of lemon-lime, grapefruit pith and white-flower blossoms, with a touch of soft white spice. It's less complex and refined than Grosset's two most famous wines, Springvale and Polish Hill, but provides more up-front drinkability while being variety and terroir-driven. Balancing the virtually undetectable sweetness is crunchy acidity, bright citrus fruit and a slightly chalky texture