2020 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 2020 vintage will be remembered for excellent quality wines from the Adelaide Hills, Unfortunately except for bushfire affected areas. Some reduction of yield was caused by misty rain and very cold conditions at flowering. Significant heatwaves from mid-December to the end of January reduced shoot growth and berry size, however higher than average rainfall at the end of January reduced the stress just before veraison, followed by a cool ripening period in February.

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: Pale straw with light green tinges.

Aroma: Fresh and vibrant, displaying intense fruit flavours of crisp apple, citrus zest combined with subtle spice.

zest combined with subtle spice. Palate: Abundant fruit generosity and delicate florals combine with a smooth acid balance to create a harmonious wine balancing the natural fruit sweetness of this wine which leads to a lingering textural yet juicy finish.

Wine Analysis:

Alcohol : 11.5%

Total Acidity : 8.5 g/l

Ph : 3.01