Nose
Exotic aromas of apricot nectar, honeysuckle & cumquat marmalade
Palate
The palate is generous & rich displaying ripe stonefruit, dried orange & almond nougat. A fine texture complemented by bright acidity keeps the palate balanced & fresh
Growing Conditions
2024 started early, was both dry & warm, yet the whites exceeded expectations with their clarity, freshness, & natural acidity. Bird pressure was greatly reduced due to strong & prolonged flowering of the native Marri blossom
Harvest
100% Estate grown from our most northerly Wilyabrup vineyard on Metricup Road. Hand-picked from a single block (Block 6) on 1st March 2024 & yielding just 2 tonnes at 18.6° Bé
Bottling
Bottled July 2024
Winemaking
100% Riesling grapes which were chilled & then gently pressed over 36 hours, settled, racked & inoculated. Tank fermentation was interrupted at 8° Bé, & the wine was matured in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness.
Appearance
Golden straw in colourNose
Food Pairing
Pavlova with lemon & raspberry cream & lemon balm