2022 Riesling

A super crispy, very textural, fresh riesling, from Harcourt, Central Victoria.

Minimal intervention winemaking, only a touch of preservative at bottling.

Vineyard:
Riesling grown on sandy granitic loams in the Harcourt Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices by Leah and Shannon.

Winemaking:
50% of the fruit was whole bunch pressed into stainless steel, for ferment. The remaining 50% was foot stomped, and macerated on skins overnight. The skin contact is for texture, and weight, as opposed to being an 'orange wine'. 50% of the wine was raised in stainless steel over winter, the other 50% was raised in old oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the spring, and the wine was bottled unfiltered.

Review by Mike Benne, 15 June 2024:

From 35 year old vines set at above 350 metres above sea level. This sees a third foot stomped and left overnight, then pressed off. Some of it spends time in old oak.

Attractive golden-ish, lemony colour. Whiffs of Honey Nut Cornflakes, Meyer lemon, ginger biscuits, green apple freshness over it all. Similar flavours, supple texture with a touch of chew, a medium weight feel and a great extension of gently sweet citrus flavours through the finish accompanied by some honey nut notes. Serious white wine. Feel of ‘other’ in the best sense, and delicious.

Rated : 93 Points