Growing Conditions
A later start to picking and a mild period of ripening finished with the last grapes being picked in mid-May. A wet 2016 winter gave us a good foundation for our predominantly dry-grown vines on their own roots, and a cool, wet and fiercely windy spring followed, with a slightly higher spring rainfall than the Barossa Valley, which delayed flowering, though conditions during set meant that yells were at average levels. A mild summer with regular rainfall events followed, which allowed the grapes to reach full physiological maturity of our grapes in healthy condition. As always, careful hand picking in the vineyard and sorting of grapes as they were processed made sure that quality was not compromised. 2017 will be characterized by impeccably floral and vibrant rieslings, an indicator of the slightly cooler conditions.
Nose
Vibrant aromas of lime and lemon zest, flowering lavender, white rose and citrus blossom are met by notes of stone-fruit and green peppercorn.
Palate
An intense and generous palate of concentrated lemon, lime zest and stone-fruit flavours are perfectly balanced with peppercorn spice, pure citrus acidity and a tightly wound core, that leads to a crisp, dry and exquisitely long finish.
Appearance
Pale straw in colour with green hues.
Aging
Fermented in tank and bottles post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters.