Ulithorne

Altus Clare Valley Riesling 2023

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  Vintage 2023
  95 points Wine Orbit

Offering fabulous fruit purity and poise, the wine shows white flesh nectarine, crunchy apple, lime peel and jasmine nuances on the nose, followed by a finely focused palate that's bright and lively. Splendidly structured and lingering with a brilliant tension and drive. At its best: 2026 to 2040.

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  Vintage 2023
  92 points Wine Pilot

From a single vineyard in the Clare Valley, and a top-notch vintage, Altus apparently means high in Latin, which is a nod to the altitude of the vineyard. A lemony/straw colour, this is a fresh, attractive and obviously youthful Riesling. Good focus, all the bones here are in place and the flesh will continue to build. There is a chalky backing, good acidity and decent length. Notes of lemons and grapefruits are to the fore, and continue to emerge on the palate. We also have a touch of florals. Six to eight years, this is a wine which will improve over that time.