Dukes Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling 2021

97 Points & Special Value Wine Erin Larkin

Duke’s Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling has built up a cult following on the back of a numerous high scoring vintages from James Halliday over the years including the coveted Wine of the Year & 99 points for the 2017 vintage, and the 98 Points for the 2019 vintage and also 98 Points for the 2020 vintage by Erin Larkin

Magpie Hill Reserve Reisling is the product of the vision of Duke’s Vineyard owner Ian (Duke) Ranson and his wife Hilde. Their first vines were planted in 1999 for Duke’s 60th birthday beginning what was their 20-year ‘retirement’ plan. In their last vintage for actual retirement, their faith in their Porongurup terroir with major national coverage of their near perfect wine. Expect purity, elegance and drive.

Single vineyard, crisp & Dry, long lime finish, handpicked, whole bunch pressed and can age 20+ years

“From a single vineyard, whole-bunch pressed and fermented solely in tank to preserve the pristine freshness endemic to the rieslings from the area. A super-floral nose leads into a tense and citrus-driven palate. The acidity is saline and omnipresent, curling and flicking around the fruit, shaping it all through the long finish. This has already developed and grown so much in the bottle between this glass and the last (a couple of months prior), that it surely has a very long road ahead of it. White pepper, lime flesh and laser-like precision through the finish. Layered and dappled – gorgeous.” – 97 Points & Special Value Wine Erin Larkin