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d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2008

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There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

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

Apple, toast aromas. Lime, butter, peach/apricot, stonefruit flavours. Tasted Nov/2010.




Natalie's Review

d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: 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! 942953 11.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. July 24, 2010 Favourite White Wine.  Full Review

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