2023 Braidwood Riesling
2023 Braidwood Riesling
Our single vineyard Braidwood Riesling is hand picked from the Sapling Yard vineyard 25km north of Braidwood, opposite the Buddawang Range. The climate is cooler than Canberra and the soils consist of decomposed granite over a deep layer of silty clay allowing the vines to access enough nutrients to develop complex aromatic wines.
This Riesling is dry in style, with the residual sugar balancing the naturally high acidity. A delicate fragrant nose of white jasmine and crushed kaffir lime leaves, leading into a refined and elevated palate, finishing with a twist of lemon sorbet.
Vintage: 2023
Region: Braidwood
Vineyard: Charleys Forest
Variety: 100% Riesling
Alcohol: 10%
Production: 40 dozen
Vinification: The grapes were whole bunched pressed (no hard pressings) to tank. The ferment was long and cool using a specially selected yeast originally from Germany. This wine was bottled in July.
What the Reviewers are saying
“A fragrant nose of orange blossom and crushed kaffir lime leaves lead into a finely styled palate. A lilting line of acidity carries the delicate citrus flavours and finishes with a lemon sorbet twist on the finish. A touch more ripeness would add an extra layer of intensity.
90 Points”