2018 Speakeasy Riesling

SPEAKEASY Riesling is a stylish, elegant example of a full flavoured, cool climate wine showing the true expression of the Adelaide Hills region.

Variety: 100% Riesling

Vineyard: Fruit sourced from the Forrest Range area.

Vintage Conditions: The 2018 Adelaide Hills vintage was characterised by the highest rainfall in 24 years during 2017. Moist soils meant flower development was optimal but wet conditions produced lighter than average fruit set. Hot and dry weather conditions during fruit ripening favoured full development of colour and flavour over the long, dry summer.

Vinification: Hand-picked in the early morning to retain natural acidity, the fruit was de-stemmed and pressed to stainless steels tanks and inoculated with several different yeast strains sourced from the Rhine and Alsace regions. After final blending of the parcels was complete, light clarification and filtration were done before the bottling

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Vibrant pale straw with a green hue.

Aroma: Vibrant and zesty displaying lifted notes of lemon zest, sweet lime and honeysuckle.

Palate: Abundant fruit generosity and fine texture combine with a smooth minerality and soft natural acidity to create a seamless wine of style and poise with harmonious balance.

Wine Analysis:

Alcohol : 11.5%

Total Acidity : 8.6 g/l

Ph : 3.02