2022 Philip Shaw Small Batch Riesling

An alchemy between the delicacy of an elderflower and the crispiness of a green pear weaved by notes of candied citrus zest. A flowing drink in which a soft density counteracts the vibrant acidity with a clean and tasty mineral finish.

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Viticulture

Our Riesling comes from a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Canobolas. We have only been producing a single variety Riesling for 2 years now, but we have made wine from these vines off and on for many years. It has a low water table and a high propensity to crop. With careful canopy and crop management it is an ideal site for producing aromatic Riesling of the highest pedigree.

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Vinification

The Riesling was fermented in large oak, 600L demi muid, in a refrigerated container right next to the vineyard. It is the ultimate expression of terroir. wo barrels were fermented with different German yeasts and the third was a wild ferment. As with all Riesling, the ferment was predictably slow and steady, all the while expressing different aromas and flavours. To use a German analogy, it’s a bit like making sauerkraut; it just tastes better. The ferment was stopped in the cool room and then blended with the remaining barrels in tank. Just a really fun wine to make.