2023 Estate Riesling

The 2023 Estate Riesling was harvested when the flavours were fully developed and the acidity was just right. We hand harvested to protect the integrity of the fruit and whole cluster pressed in our gentle bladder press. Juice selection was made at the press pan to ensure there was not any over extraction of phenolic flavours from the grape skins. The juice was cold settled after pressing and then racked into stainless steel for a long, slow fermentation at cool temperatures to enhance aromatics and preserve fruitiness. The alcoholic fermentation was stopped when the balance was ideal. Our Riesling was then protein stabilized and filtered before bottling.