Kind of confused since I am a fan of ‘well-integrated’ TDN-driven flavours in Riesling’s. I personally not only do not mind but also sort of expect slight petrol nuance at least when it comes to tasting aged/museum released Rieslings. (Ofc when it’s not on the extreme side)
We (writers, drinkers etc) use words to describe characters in wine. Specific descriptors have specific meanings, and so if I (specifically I) ever say a Riesling has diesel/petrol characters, I will be specifically suggesting/asking/pointing at the possibility of heat (hot vineyard, hot season, warm cellar, sun exposure). It’s a debate. I don’t like those characteristics. BUT, Michael, you are quite right, if you like the characters, then go for it. What you like can never be wrong. As a reviewer, it’s my job to be critical, dissect the wines to better understand them.
@@erinlarkin I see, maybe the TDN-driven character I thought I liked were different from your kerosene/diesel. Or maybe it’s just because of my taste. Anyways, always appreciate your awesome videos and noble opinions!!
Not a Riesling fan but just love the education in this....makes me want to give it another try (-: First wine I tried in my life was Goundrey RR, I won it for selling the most Goundery wine in a month while working in a restaurant more than 30 years ago.....at that stage I had not even tasted wine.
It’s a debatable topic. The character is driven by a compound called TDN. A really good, in-depth article on what causes it is here : www.awri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Sept-Oct-2012-AWRI-Report.pdf It can indicate sun exposure on the berries, a warm season, a hot vineyard, even hot cellaring, and so too much of it is not a character i want to see in my Riesling. Aged Riesling develops its own toastiness and spice, devoid of this diesel character. HOWEVER, as someone else rightly pointed out in this comment thread, many people like the character (hence the debate). So - it’s up to you.
Brilliant. I’ve been exploring a lot of aussie riesling myself recently and loving it.
Great Matt! Check out also the Great Southern in WA (particularly Porongurup and Frankland River) for an extension on the eden valley austerity!
@@erinlarkin I’ll do that. Thanks
Kind of confused since I am a fan of ‘well-integrated’ TDN-driven flavours in Riesling’s. I personally not only do not mind but also sort of expect slight petrol nuance at least when it comes to tasting aged/museum released Rieslings. (Ofc when it’s not on the extreme side)
Agreed. Given wine tasting is very personal, Erin should probs avoid saying "you don't want diesel... " and maybe just say "I do not want diesel...".
We (writers, drinkers etc) use words to describe characters in wine. Specific descriptors have specific meanings, and so if I (specifically I) ever say a Riesling has diesel/petrol characters, I will be specifically suggesting/asking/pointing at the possibility of heat (hot vineyard, hot season, warm cellar, sun exposure). It’s a debate. I don’t like those characteristics. BUT, Michael, you are quite right, if you like the characters, then go for it. What you like can never be wrong.
As a reviewer, it’s my job to be critical, dissect the wines to better understand them.
@@erinlarkin I see, maybe the TDN-driven character I thought I liked were different from your kerosene/diesel. Or maybe it’s just because of my taste. Anyways, always appreciate your awesome videos and noble opinions!!
Erin is AWESOME...Thats it..:)..lol..Besides yet another great video..:) and I always learn so much..:) Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Todd!
Not a Riesling fan but just love the education in this....makes me want to give it another try (-:
First wine I tried in my life was Goundrey RR, I won it for selling the most Goundery wine in a month while working in a restaurant more than 30 years ago.....at that stage I had not even tasted wine.
Is the mild petrol character on the nose a flaw?
It’s a debatable topic. The character is driven by a compound called TDN. A really good, in-depth article on what causes it is here : www.awri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Sept-Oct-2012-AWRI-Report.pdf
It can indicate sun exposure on the berries, a warm season, a hot vineyard, even hot cellaring, and so too much of it is not a character i want to see in my Riesling. Aged Riesling develops its own toastiness and spice, devoid of this diesel character. HOWEVER, as someone else rightly pointed out in this comment thread, many people like the character (hence the debate). So - it’s up to you.
The most underrated grape.
Says every wine lover everywhere 🙏
From your experience. which Australian region bares similarity to a dry German riesling?