2023 Riesling Sekt

Tasting notes
Savoury, brioche and almond notes dominate the nose initially, this yields to yellow stone fruit, nectar and lime peel characters, with a soft rose nose that lingers.
The palate is delicate and displays a chalky acidity with a creamy mouse and persistent effervescence. Savory character again here with a lingering yuzu citrus, the finish is long and mineral.  

Terroir
The fruit for the 2023 Riesling is sourced from maritime, cool climate Mount Gambier. The soil profile is dominated by metamorphosed limestone. The vineyard is organically managed by viticulturists Mary and Guy Stratford.

Winemakers notes
2023 was a wet and cold vintage. The cooler season provided the perfect opportunity to make a sparkling Riesling in the Traditional Method/Sekt style. Grapes picked on 5th April. Partially whole bunch pressed, light pressing, all free run juice. Fermented in old French puncheons and kept on gross lees for 3 months. 13 months on lees in bottle adds subtle complexity, the dosage of 4 g/L balances perfectly with the higher acid from the cooler season.

Vintage: 2023
Variety: 100% Riesling
Vineyard: Coola Rd, German Creek
Bottled: July 2023 (Traditional Method)
Disgorged: August 2024
Alcohol: 11%
pH: 2.92
Dosage: 4 g/L
Other notes:
— Drink now or cellar for 15+ years
— 1264 bottles produced
— Organically managed vineyard
— Fermented and aged in old French puncheons.
— No fining & Sterile Filtered
— Vegan
— SILVER, 90 points - Canberra International Riesling Challenge, 2024
— 92 points - Halliday Wine Companion
— 94 points - The Wine Front

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