2019 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Skin-contact wine
Region Beechworth

2018 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 11.2%
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Region Beechworth
Soil Loam with some granite over a clay base
Elevation 600.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Harvest Dates Early March
Vine Age 34
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Destemmed; Cold Soaked 4–6 Days; Direct Pressed While Continuing Skin Maceration For 30 Days Total
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 30 days
Tasting Notes Orange blossom, apricot pith, rooibos tea, spiced ginger, juicy saline acidity, and a pithy, chewy finish
Food Pairing Pork belly, ginger chicken, drunken noodles, papaya salad, oyster omelette, mustard, pineapple, or spicy eggplant

Producer Information

Website
Address
Beechworth, Victoria, 3747, Australia
Phone
+61 3 5728 2888
Owner
Julian and Carolann Castagna
Cellarmaster
Julian Castagna

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