2008 Radford Eden Valley Riesling

Vinification

The grapes are handpicked then whole bunch pressed, keeping the free run juice separate.  The pressings are wild fermented in old French oak to add complexity to the final blend, without any apparent wood flavour.  After eight and a half months on light lees the free run and a portion of the pressings are blended, fined and bottled.

Winemaker's Comments

The 08 vintage yielded an extremely small crop  - in part due to 2 years of drought. However the heightened flavours of lime and lemon blossom, coupled with a lovely backbone of steely acidity were intensified by the lower yields. This vintage will be remembered for the two weeks of unexpected heat late in the season. Luckily our fruit was picked the week before, as it had already reached flavour ripeness.

Reviews

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
FIVE STAR WINERY  I  OUTSTANDING  I 94 POINTS
"The floral aroma’s have a background of stony nuances, the palate is disciplined and taut, with lemony acidity on the long finish; complex making including nine months on lees, small portion barrel ferment.  Cries out for time." Drink to 2018
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