An intense, fruity and exotic riesling of pungent frangipane, luscious stone fruit and rich baked apple character, tempered by the acid backbone and citrus zest crunch

The wine shows a brilliant, exceptionally pale straw colour with youthful green tinges on release, and exhibits pungent spicy blossom aromas, and hints of stone fruits enhanced by an underlying citrus vibrancy. A seamless palate follows, with initial flavours of passionfruit and lemon barley leading to a richer, spicy mid-palate with hints of pear, and finishing with classic mouth-watering citrus.

The wine has a pale straw colour in the glass. Opens with aromas of lifted spice, orange blossom and lime. On the palate there is huge volume of flavour with notes of grapefruit, lime and spice. There is a creaminess to the palate and exhibits great line and drive with crisp acidity on the finish.

Riesling is an under rated variety in the Yarra Valley. With an understanding of the variety it produces quite exotic textural aromatic wines with good natural acidity and an ability to balance slightly higher sugar levels. The addition of some old vine Gewurztraminer (planted in 1976) and a little upper Yarra Pinot Gris gives some additional complexity and interest to the wine.