Eden Valley, South Australia. Riesling. 12.5%. Screwcap. Approx $A20The very talented Abstract Gourmet, Matt, wrote a lovely restaurant review recently for Jaws Mint. The words and photos convinced me to visit, this small but tasteful space. I went tonight and had a simple but delightful meal. The menu choices are limited, but what is offered is very well done. The garnish for the sashimi for instance is fresh edible seaweed, rather than the customary plastic grass. The only mild disappointment - the paucity of choice. There were only 5 mains (and two came with mashed potato!) and the only desserts on offer were non Japanese (chocolate cake, crème brûlée and cheese cake). The starters (I'd recommend the beef Tataki and the Kara-age) and sushi were faultless, but more attention could to be given to the concluding plates.
My favoured wine, especially for sashimi is Eden Valley riesling. Tonights wine smelt of talc, blossom, lime zest and green apple. A delicious, pure and enticing wine, with caressing flow and beautiful pace and line. It has the faintest hint of sweetness, softness and silk to offset the crunch and zesty acids.
Very good - excellent.
93.
Now - 2013+
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