Technical Analysis
Part of the Kirrihill 'Regional Series', characteristic of the region, fruit driven, soft and approachable wines.
Tasting note
The 2022 Riesling is a bright and refreshing style with lifted lemon, zesty pineapple and fresh lime aromas. The crisp acidity on the palate pairs with the pure fruit expression leaving a crunchy mouth-watering finish.
Vintage conditions
Very good winter rains were followed by a cool spring with good rainfall, a very cool summer and a dry, warm autumn that enabled fruit to ripen and show impressive flavour profiles.
Vinification details
With the Riesling grapes picked in the early morning, when the temperatures are at their coolest, crushing and pressing of the chilled fruit occurred immediately with the aim of limiting any skin contact.
After cold settling, the clean racked juice was then fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. It was then chilled immediately after fermentation to retain and protect the varietal aromas to remain pristine until bottling in mid 2022..
Technical Analysis
Part of the Kirrihill 'Regional Series', characteristic of the region, fruit driven, soft and approachable wines.
Tasting note
The 2021 Riesling is as refreshing as a dip in the ocean. A bright and crisp style with fragrant citrus, floral and orange blossom notes. Fresh acidity leads to a clean, dry and mouth-watering finish.
Vintage conditions
A late winter and early spring rain led to an even budburst with good early canopy growth. Dry conditions prevailed from November onwards, with rainfall well below average and a
generally cool growing season. Working with both Kirrihill vineyards and loyal Clare growers, this wine is a blend of multiple vineyards throughout the Valley to showcase the fine expression of Riesling.
Vinification details
With the Riesling grapes picked in the early morning, when the temperatures are at their coolest, crushing and pressing of the chilled fruit occurred immediately with the aim of
limiting any skin contact. After cold settling, the clean racked juice was then fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. It was then chilled immediately after
fermentation to retain and protect the varietal aromas to remain pristine until bottling in mid 2021.
AWARDS
Decanter: 91 pts
IWC: Silver
