Riesling originated in the Rhine region of Germany and is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity.

Sustainably produced Riesling off one of our local biodynamically run vineyards Maytree, situated in Canyonlee. The thin sandy soils of this vineyard enhance the zesty lime characters of our Rieslings.

Harvest begins March to April once the fruit has reached its optimum ripeness. Our aim is to create a tight style of Riesling with the ability to age for many years, therefore harvest is around 10-11 Baume to retain maximum crispness and acidity. 100% of the fruit is hand-picked, with each load being carefully inspected by our winemakers to ensure premium quality.

After harvest the grapes are loaded as whole bunches immediately into the press for a light pressing. Fermentation takes place after the juice is racked crystal clear of its solids at a temperature of 10-12 degrees Celsius. A cold, slow ferment helps to preserve the crisp zesty lime characters we see in the final wines.

Once fermentation has been completed we mature the Riesling in stainless vats mixing the lees (dead yeast cells) every fortnight until the majority of the fruit flavours are released back into the wine. This process may take six months.

Our Riesling is light straw in colour, with ripe citrus peel aromas complimented by a long elegant palate of lime and lemon fruits balanced by a fresh and lingering finish. We created this wine to be cellared for years which means it has a strong acid structure enhanced by a solid textured palate. Those who enjoy a young zippy style will appreciate this wine in its youth.

The whole aim of creating a tight crisp Riesling is to give the wines maximum cellaring potential. Our ultimate aim is to offer a late released Riesling that has already been aged three to five years and displays typical aged characters of toast and kerosene.

Our Rieslings have a distinctive lemon/limey twist that makes  them a particularly good match for fish and fresh seafood or Asian and Asian-inspired food.