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Kanta riesling is harvested in the breathtaking Adelaide Hills region of Australia, more specifically in the highly rated Balhannah Vineyard. Doesn't the name sound like a castle or something? Of course it does. If you haven't seen pictures of this place you really need to do a google image search. It looks like wine paradise with row upon row of grapes on vines with gentle wisps of mist lingering among them. If I could transport there immediately I would, however this vino will have to suffice.

The elegant slope of the bottle is what attracted me to this Australian riesling at first, then the basement bargain price of a mere $5 finally did me in. What I'd normally spend on one fancy coffee drink is now a full 750ml bottle of relaxation. As the screw top bottle is opened and poured, aromas of honey, apple, lime, and pineapple are evident. Acidity is delicate and playful, aftertaste includes lingering but not overpowering citrus. I wouldn't say this is the smoothest wine I've tasted, but it's fair enough. As far as depth goes, this falls short but is otherwise pleasant. I won't be rushing out to buy more but would certainly give this another go sometime.