2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Region Clare Valley
Soil Free-draining clay over limestone in the mckay’s vineyard at watervale
Orientation South- Or East-Facing Slopes Are Preferred For Riesling, Shielding Vines From Hot Northerly Winds And Providing Cooler Morning Sun
Fermentation Vessels Principally temperature-controlled fermentation, with a small parcel cool-fermented in aged French oak barrels
Pressing Method Fruit Was Pressed Immediately Without Skin Contact
Oak Types Aged French oak barrels
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Harvested during the cool of night; pressed without skin contact; juice cold-settled and racked; fermented with a proportion of light ‘fluffy’ lees and selected yeasts at 14–16°C for two to three weeks; a small parcel was cool-fermented in aged French oak for texture.
Tasting Notes Fleshy white nectarine, lemon tart and bath salts; citrus, stone fruit and wet-stone flavours; white florals and zesty citrus on the finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
33 Craig Hill Road, Clare, South Australia, 5453
Phone
+61 (0) 8 88422261
Owner
Peter Barry
Cellarmaster
Tom Barry