2024 Eden Valley Riesling

The Eden Valley sub-appellation of the Barossa presents a striking contrast to the Barossa Valley floor, characterised by its cooler, wetter climate and skeletal, mineral-rich soils. These unique conditions are pivotal in cultivating some of Australia’s, and indeed the world’s, finest Riesling.

While our Riesling has traditionally been sourced from our Craneford vineyard in Eden Valley, the acquisition of a remarkable vineyard on Mengler Hill in 2023 adds depth to our portfolio, as this site boasts Riesling vines planted in the 1940s.

For our 2024 Eden Valley Riesling, we blended the vibrant character of our Craneford vineyard with the austere depth and remarkable drive from our new Mengler Hill site. This blend promises to deliver a unique and compelling expression of Eden Valley Riesling.

Following a challenging and relatively wet 2023, we approached 2024 with optimism, anticipating a more typical vintage. Instead, we encountered an exceptionally dry season, which tested our vines after a relatively easy year. To navigate these conditions, we implemented measured irrigation to ensure our canopies remained adequate for ripening and applied a natural clay ‘sunscreen’ spray to shield the Mengler fruit from excessive sun exposure.
The dry weather accelerated ripening, leading us to harvest the two parcels within days of each other. The Craneford fruit was machine-harvested in the cool early morning, while the Mengler fruit was handpicked a couple of days later.
As we begin to understand the characteristics of our Mengler fruit, we fermented the parcels separately to gain valuable insights into its expression of site throughout fermentation and beyond. The resulting blend of the two parcels demonstrates how Mengler fruit enhances our Riesling, adding to the fragrance of our Craneford vineyard while giving the wine a more serious edge and layers of complexity.

Alcohol: 11.50%

Aroma: A complex nose of popping sherbet, zesty lime, green apple, nuances of white florals.

Appearance: Vibrant pale green

Taste: Delicate floral undertones transition into layers of pink grapefruit and lime, with a soft, mineral acidity and a long, focused finish.

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Drink now or cellar confidently for 10 - 15 years