The wine has lifted perfumed floral and lime characters on the nose. The palate is flavoursome but has finesse. Primary citrus characters are balanced with a subtle musk spice. The wine has a backbone of minerally acid which persists after the wine has left the mouth.
Awards and Accolades
ELITE GOLD - Canberra International Riesling Competition 2017 95 Points - James Halliday, Wine Companion SILVER - New Zealand International Wine Show 2017 BRONZE - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2017
From the Winery
Harvest was carried out at night. The fruit was pressed (using an airbag press) within an hour of harvest. Care was taken not to lose the delicate Riesling aromas and flavour pre-cursors in the juice. After settling, the juice was warmed and inoculated with a neutral yeast selected for its ability to respect the purity of Riesling.
Post fermentation the wine was stabilised, minimally fined, filtered then bottled.
An above average wet spring and cooler than average summer temperatures led to a later start to picking than normal. This combined with a long and mild ripening period meant that our fruit developed to a beautiful level of maturity on the vine. This has led to outstanding flavours and elegant, expressive wines.
Don't Pay: $20.00
WBW Rating: 96/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Barossa Valley, SA
Winemaker: Helen McCarthy
Drink now until: 2026
Alc/Vol: 13 %
