wine
2009 Eden Valley Riesling
Production:
Picked March 23th 2009
Single vineyard wine
1.5 tonne to the acre Dry Grown Riesling from Mick Hearnden's 30 year old Riesling Vines
Total production 1284 bottles
Philosophy:
If there was ever (in my book) a true king of the whites, it is Eden Valley Riesling! Riesling is one of the physically toughest varieties on the planet, yet it is capable of producing some of the most subtle wines you will ever come across. You only need look at the thin layer of loam, coating the underlying granite of the Eden hills and the way the vines thrive to see my point. The are bloody Tough! All that aside, the true worth of the variety is as it should be, in the drinking. The 2009 Eden Valley Riesling fits the bill here to excess. It won't ever see the show circuit but rather is destined to spend its life making meals and lazy afternoons a much better place
Colour:
Very Bright light new straw with hints of pale lime green.
Nose:
Upfront Lemons and Limes supported by lifted perfume of lemon thyme jasmine and dry summer grasses with hints of juniper and aromatic dried herbs
Palate:
Firm crisp and juicy yet Light and delicate with beautiful balancing acid that gently grips the cheeks. Combination of assertive citrus melded with ripe limes and clear lemon are counterpointed against hints of dried herbal leaves and yeast complexity. The super light and clean palate lingers on beautifully leaving the mouth ready for the next sip.
Purchase:
3 bottle case.
