2023 Clos Clare Watervale Riesling

Third generation winemakers Tom and Sam Barry of Jim Barry fame run the Clos Clare operation. This is their sixteenth vintage from Clos Clare's Riesling patch of 53 year old dry grown vines which adjoins the historic Jim Barry 'Florita' vineyard in Watervale.
Brilliant water like core with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Intense lemon and lime scents leap from the glass followed by orange rind, chalky talc, wet steel and mineral notes. A pure concentrate of Riesling, the palate is awash with mouth filling lime, citrus and orange rind flavours. Possessing outstanding power and drive the back half sees chalky talc and steely mineral elements race across it. Crunchy acidity finishing exceptionally long and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.1%

Other Reviews…..
The Clos Clare patch is comprised of 53-year-old riesling vines, for this wine. It's such a pristine, bony and tense expression, refreshing and moreish as it comes. Scents of lime and green apple, chamomile, ozone and flinty mineral qualities, the palate a reflection of these descriptions through and through. A chalky pucker to texture, light on – let's say delicate – but packed with fruit and mineral qualities. Beautiful poise and precision. Lots of words to say 'this is a ripper drink', and wonderful in the prime of its youth. Drink by 2035.
94 Points
Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

Am I right in thinking 2023 was a good vintage for Clare Valley Riesling? On the back of 2021 and 2022.
A whole lot of flint and crunch and energy here. It’s bony but has flavour, there’s lime zest, lemongrass and spice, bath salts, a grapefruit and lemon sherbet zing, and a smattering of green herbs. Acidity is pure and firm, and the finish is very long and tight, with white pepper to close. No shortage of texture. Excellent. Drink 2023-2036+
94 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front