1997 Riesling
VINTAGE
The 1997 season had a beautiful warm sunny finish and produced wines of ripeness and depth. the grapes were harvested on 21st April with high levels of flavour, sugar and acid which promised well for a wine of intensity and savoury freshness.
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Lifted, fragrant, lime blossom fruit with subtle slaty overtones.
Colour: Straw with a light green tinge.
Palate: Gently flavoured with the fruit elements apparent on the nose carrying through to the palate. Fine fruit with a mineral edge and a crisp finish. Even, mouthfilling, lingering flavour. The overall impression is delicate and savoury.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Region: Lenswood, Adelaide Hills
Variety: 100% Riesling
Oak Maturation: None
pH: 3.14 |
Alcohol: 13.5% |
TA: 8.2 g/L
Cellaring: Excellent ageing prospects, building in honey, lime flavours but without obvious toast or heavy ageing characters.
Food Suggestion: Ideal with seafood but can be enjoyed with a wide range of foods or on its own. Best with subtly flavoured rather than heavy foods.
Serving Suggestion: Cool. Best between 5 and 10°C.