Pewsey Vale Dry Riesling

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Pewsey Vale Dry Riesling

This wine and the philosophy behind it has not changed significantly since the first wine was made from the 1964 harvest. A blend from most of the blocks on the vineyard, this wine expresses the hallmarks of Eden Valley and the Pewsey Vale Vineyard.

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Wine Production

Since 2011, parcels have been fermented with the wild yeast that comes in on the grapes from the vineyard.

Tasting Notes

Pale straw in colour with green hues. Intense aromas reminiscent of fine dried herbs, white flowers, lemon and lime. The palate shows great length and depth with grapefruit and lime, fresh rosemary, white pepper and a hint of tropical fruit. The wine finishes with a fresh natural acidity which balances the flavour intensity,and a minerality that will reward medium to long-term cellaring

Food Pairing

Enjoy on its own, or with fresh oysters, seared scallops, Thai beef salad or salt and pepper squid.

This wine and the philosophy behind it has not changed significantly since the first wine was made from the 1964 harvest. A blend from most of the blocks on the vineyard, this wine expresses the hallmarks of Eden Valley and the Pewsey Vale Vineyard.

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Wine Production

Since 2011, parcels have been fermented with the wild yeast that comes in on the grapes from the vineyard.

Tasting Notes

Pale straw in colour with green hues. Intense aromas reminiscent of fine dried herbs, white flowers, lemon and lime. The palate shows great length and depth with grapefruit and lime, fresh rosemary, white pepper and a hint of tropical fruit. The wine finishes with a fresh natural acidity which balances the flavour intensity,and a minerality that will reward medium to long-term cellaring

Food Pairing

Enjoy on its own, or with fresh oysters, seared scallops, Thai beef salad or salt and pepper squid.

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Gold
Judge's Selection award.
TEXSOM International Wine Awards
94
POINTS
"A strong vintage that was picked later. It delivers a lot of concentrated lime and lemon citrus amid stony, gently talcy minerals and hints of stone fruits. Terrific acidity and flavors of ripe lime, apples and nectarines, holding the finish long and fresh. A great Pewsey Vale!"
James Suckling
94
POINTS
“A strong vintage that was picked later. It delivers a lot of concentrated lime and lemon citrus amid stony, gently talcy minerals and hints of stone fruits. Terrific acidity and flavors of ripe lime, apples and nectarines, holding the finish long and fresh.” (#59 of “100 Best Wines Under $30 (2018)”)
James Suckling
94
POINTS
"Louisa Rose's description of soft acidity is apt, as it is buried in the palate, the fruit more lemon than lime, the wine already dangerously delicious. History is likely to make my points miserly."
James Halliday
94
POINTS
"Louisa Rose’s description of soft acidity is apt, as it is buried in the palate, the fruit more lemon than lime, the wine already dangerously delicious. History is likely to make my points appear miserly."
James Halliday
93
POINTS
"A classic rendering of Eden Valley Riesling, the 2017 Single Vineyard Estate Riesling features textbook florals, green apples and limes. It's light to medium-bodied, crisp and clean, even a bit austere, with a bright, sherbet-like zesty edge on the long finish. Like most Rieslings, it can be drunk young or held a decade or more."
Wine Advocate
91
POINTS
"Light, vivid straw color. Displays vibrant, sharply focused lime, lemongrass and honeysuckle aromas, along with a talc-y mineral topnote. Taut and focused in the mouth, offering bitter citrus pith, quince and fresh fig flavors that stretch out steadily with air. Concentrated and lively in style, finishing with firm cut and strong, mineral-driven persistence."
Vinous
91
POINTS
"A more fruit-driven, approachable Riesling than the 1961 Block, this is already showing some honeyed notes along with peaches, orange peel and florals. There's plenty of bright citrusy stone-fruit flavors on the palate in addition to a west stone minerality and laser-sharp acidity. Drink now - 2028."
Wine Enthusiast
91
POINTS
"This white is distinctively snappy and bright, with fleshy grapefruit, green apple and passion fruit flavors that have tremendous concentration and a long, refreshing finish."
Wine Spectator
91
POINTS
“This is distinctively snappy and bright, offering fleshy grapefruit, green apple and passion fruit flavors that have tremendous concentration.”
Wine Spectator
91
POINTS
Wine Spectator
“Riesling is not always sweet and the Australians have mastered the art at making bone dry Rieslings with yuzu citrus fruit notes. If you’ve hesitated trying Riesling because of the sweetness, here’s your invitation to try one of the most fascinating grapes ever.”
Alpana Singh Personal Blog
“This is the baby sister of Pewsey Vale’s more expensive riesling called The Contours. This one’s floral, crisp, and terrifically lemony.”
Wine Speed
“Low alcohol, high acid, off-dry and refreshing in style. It’s made from high-quality fruit by a fantastic winemaker and is something you can easily find.”
James Halliday
Has a sense of compression on both the nose and the palate – lots of orange-peel fruit and sweet spice but all very youthful and newborn. Undoubtedly worth keeping to maximise that potential. (17++ points out of 20)
Jancis Robinson
“Very pale lemon. Wet stones, lemon-lime fruit and white flowers. Crisp, light-bodied palate, bone dry, lime-lemon, with delicate floral notes and more stone. Classic Eden Riesling.” (16 points out of 20)
Jancis Robinson
“Oh, how I have missed your electric touch!” (B+)
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Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Pewsey Vale Vineyard
Soil composition:
grey sandy loam
Elevation:
1,500 feet
Average Vine Age:
30
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:
1-4 days on solids before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
100% Riesling
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
Vegan

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Residual sugar:
0.9 g/L

About the Vineyard

The growing season started with a wet winter and spring, filling up the soils, giving the vines a good start. Spring and early summer temperatures were mild and below average, resulting in a long and even ripening period. These ideal conditions for grape growing allowed us to make optimal picking decisions. The warm and dry days during late summer and autumn, combined with cool nights, lead to pristine fruit flavours and great acid retention in the 2017 Pewsey Vale Vineyard Riesling.

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