Reserve Riesling 2020
Price:
$45.00
⭐ Halliday 96 Points
Crafted from 100% free-run juice sourced from specially selected fruit, this Reserve Riesling has matured with remarkable grace while retaining its hallmark purity and precision. Time in bottle has softened its youthful austerity, revealing layers of preserved lemon, lime marmalade, white florals and delicate beeswax over a distinctive mineral core. The palate remains intensely focused, with vibrant natural acidity and a fine phenolic structure supporting flavours of green apple skin, chalk and taut lime pith. A subtle saline note of crushed oyster shell carries through the long, creamy finish, creating a Riesling of elegance, complexity and exceptional longevity.
Dry Grown Reserve Riesling 2020
Dry Grown Reserve Riesling 2020
Technical Details
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Alcohol: 12.5% Alc/Vol
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pH: 3.05
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Total Acidity: 8.47 g/L
Review
96 Points – Erin Larkin, Halliday Wine Companion
"Talc and floral nose, perhaps more so than previous vintages. The palate is intense and focused, with searing acidity and a phenolic structure that provides a framework for the fruit. A saline thread runs through the finish, bringing notes of crushed oyster shell, creamy texture, green apple skin and taut lime pith. Really smart."
Tasting Notes
Crafted from 100% free-run juice sourced from specially selected fruit, this Reserve Riesling has matured beautifully while retaining its hallmark precision and vitality. Bright citrus notes of preserved lemon and lime are now complemented by layers of white blossom, beeswax, crushed oyster shell and subtle toast. The palate is taut and intensely focused, with chalky minerality, green apple skin and hints of lime curd carried by vibrant natural acidity. A delicate saline edge and finely textured phenolics provide exceptional length and complexity, culminating in a crisp, lingering finish. An outstanding partner for freshly shucked oysters, grilled seafood, smoked salmon or delicate Asian-inspired dishes.
Vineyard
Fruit is sourced from our now 49-year-old, 12-hectare dry-grown vineyard in Mount Barker, Western Australia. The unirrigated old vines produce naturally low yields of small berries with exceptional concentration and purity. Grown on ancient gravelly loam soils in the cool-climate Great Southern region, the fruit develops slowly, preserving freshness while building remarkable flavour intensity and mineral character.
Vintage Conditions
The 2020 harvest commenced on 16 February, our earliest since 2007. Dry conditions throughout the growing season reduced yields but delivered fruit of exceptional quality and concentration. Warm temperatures accelerated ripening, continuing the pattern of increasingly dry springs and autumns experienced over the past decade. Despite the challenges, the vintage produced wines of outstanding purity, structure and longevity.
Winemaking
Meticulous vineyard management and gentle winemaking preserve the distinctive character of Mount Barker Riesling. Using only the highest-quality free-run juice, the wine was crafted to express purity, balance and a strong sense of place. The result is a finely structured Riesling with remarkable freshness, impressive cellaring potential and the ability to evolve gracefully over many years while remaining captivating to drink today.