2023 Ackland Vineyard Watervale Riesling

Tasting Note

Purity, power, persistence. Lime leaf and green apple aromas invigorate the senses. Flavours are delicate and bright but with power to persist, held together with precise acidity. The palate finishes with clean, slate minerality. Careful cellaring and patience will reward with graceful ageing.

Growing Conditions

A cooler and wetter than average season due to an extended La Nina pattern provided a challenging growing season for all, yet the best vineyards still shone through. With the cooler conditions in Spring, budburst was delayed considerably, combined with substantial rain this proved challenging for many growers and required a change in tactics over the growing season.

Vineyard

The unique terroir of the Ackland Vineyard grows exceptional Riesling for our single vineyard wines. The combination of vine age, soils, aspect and elevation produce elegant wines, always considered a benchmark from each vintage. Vine age of 47+ years.