Nose
Delicate aromas of citrus and florals with a hint of musk.
Palate
The palate is long, with an abundance of elegant flavours of
kaffir lime leaf, talc and a fresh, natural acidity which
provides a crisp minerality on the finish.
Growing Conditions
A mild 2020 spring with reasonable rainfall provided
excellent growing conditions. A wet November followed by a
warm and dry December and January set the vines for up
for a regular season. However wet and humid conditions in
February created an unusual vintage with extreme weather
conditions. As a result, the 2021 vintage required extra work
and attention to detail in the vineyard. The final wines show
incredible flavour at lower baumes with bright natural
acidity. Great fruit purity and varietal expression.
Winemaking
The Riesling was harvested at optimum ripeness in the
coolness of the morning to help retain primary fruit
flavours. It was transported directly to the winery, crushed
and gently pressed to tank and allowed to cold settle. 48
hours later the juice was cleanly racked and inoculated with
an aromatic yeast strain that would promote varietal
character. The ferment temperature was kept at around 12-
14 °C, this helps retain the fresh primary fruit aromas while
also developing a complex fermentation bouquet and
increased palate weight and texture. After the correct
amount of maturation, the wine was then blended, fined
and bottled.
Appearance
Bright lemon with a green hue.
Food Pairing
Sesame chicken salad with ginger lime dressing.
