Our Estate Riesling is crafted from dry-grown vines situated on the sloping hills of our family-owned estate in the Sevenhill subregion of the Clare Valley. These low-yield vines are carefully tended to by hand, following sustainable farming practices for both the preservation of the land and the authenticity of the wine’s terroir.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant and invigorating, this striking wine is characterised by refined acidity, enlivened with a brisk splash of Tahitian lime, delicate floral scents, and harmonious mineral undertones, culminating in a tantalising succulence. Its vivid flavours, inherent acidity, and elegant composition are a true reflection of our age-old soils and the remarkable landscape of Skillogalee. Strikingly lively in appearance, this wine is perfect for immediate enjoyment or will enhance beautifully with careful ageing.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested only when they have reached the perfect balance of ripeness, flavour, and acidity, and then hand-picked and treated as separate parcels during the winemaking process. Each parcel is fermented separately, allowing our small winemaking team to highlight its unique characteristics. Finally, the parcels are meticulously blended just prior to bottling to create a balanced and structured wine, ready to be enjoyed today or in the future.

Vintage

The 2023 vintage highlights the art of precision in vineyard care and keen weather attentiveness. A particularly wet winter-spring led to a slower onset of the growing season, culminating in well-timed flowering and a March harvest. This period nurtured our white varieties, particularly Riesling and Gewürztraminer, with minimal rainfall from Christmas to March contributing to their remarkable flavour development and ideal acidity. Despite early challenges, the resilience and care in cultivation shone through, presenting wines that truly embody the celebrated terroir of Clare Valley.

Alcohol: 12.0%

Bottling Date: July 25, 2023

Acidity (pH): 3.07

Titratable Acid (TA): 6.9 g/L

Residual Sugar (RS): 1.0 g/L