We believe that Eden Valley produces Riesling equal to any across the globe. Our winemaker Andrew Quin has selected three blocks of high-altitude Eden Valley Riesling with the ideal attributes to enjoy
now as a crisp aromatic white or to age and allow its
Vineyard
Three Eden Valley vineyards | Shallow grey sandy loam overlying granite | High altitude
The upshot: Reduced natural vine vigour | Intense and vibrant flavour profile
Vintage
Pre-vintage
Rainfall: Above average Winter and Spring rainfall | Late October hail event
Temperature: Warm Spring to early Summer | No extreme heat events
Upshot: Consistent flowering | Healthy leaf/canopies | Lower yields
Vintage
Rainfall: Mostly dry Summer and Autumn
Temperature: Mild daytime temperatures | No extreme heat | Cool nights
The upshot: Consistent ripening conditions | Extended even flavour development | High natural acid |
Wines of power and elegance
Winemaking
Fermentation: De-stemmed, chilled & pressed | Cold settled for 48 hours | Cool fermentation (11-15°C)
| Minimal fining prior to bottling
Technical Analysis: Alcohol – 11.0% | pH – 3.00 | Acid – 8.0g/L | RS – 2.0g/L
Noteworthy Dates
Harvested: 20th February - 13th March 2022 | Bottled: June 2022 | Released: September 2022
Profile
Sensorial
Profile: Lime | Lemon sherbet | Grapefruit | Lemongrass
Texture: Bright acid line | Intense flavours | Great acid balance and texture
Animal/Vehicle/Musical
Animal – Eurasian Oystercatcher
Vehicle – Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupé
Musical – Soprano Clarinet in C
