Aroma
Our Clare Valley Riesling is bright and fragrant, with classic fresh cut lime & lemongrass
notes, alongside a subtle hint of wet slate.
Appearance
Pale straw, with a light green hue.
Palate
Floral and refreshing , blossom and zest of lime dominate the palate, with secondary
notes, akin to the pastry case of a lemon tart. This is derived from the lees contact
and helps to complex and balance the mid palate. The wine is crisp and dry, with a
beautiful zing of grapefruit like acidity to its’ finish.
Vinification
We were up bright and early harvesting in early March, bringing the grapes in during
the cooler part of the morning, and taking them for pressing at a winery just down the
road. This practice ensures freshness upon delivery and avoids any unnecessary pickup
of phenolics from the skins. The juice is clarified, and then fermented in stainless steel
at a nice cool temperature to ensure a lovely long, even ferment. The wine is then left
on yeast lees, and stirred often over 4 months to build texture on the palate before
bottling.
Vintage Notes
We source from select vineyards within the Clare Valley. These sites have slightly
different characteristics which, when blended, give rise to a nice complexity. The 2023
harvest was much later than generally expected.A long, even and cool growing season,
alongside moderate yields was key in building sugar levels, but in retaining a bright line
of acidity.
Food Matching
A big bucket of king prawns whilst sitting on the coastline, or perhaps a lovely rich Thai
beef curry.
