Monday, 1 August 2005

Tasting Notes - Lost Valley Cortese 2004

My first Cortese.

Claimed to be Australia's only planting, and given it's Northern Italian heritage the Strathbogie Ranges seems like a good place to grow the grape locally.

Sweet, delicate nose, kinda reminds me of a King Valley riesling or arneis. Follows through well in the tasting department; no doubt seems quite sweet early but is well matched structually with some acid, which drives the palate nicely. Good enough but lacking a little distinction. Worth a look for education's sake.

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