2015 Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Riesling

Description

2015 Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Riesling has a strong affinity for the cooler climes of the World, and it is therefore no surprise that it would produce wines of great character in the Adelaide Hills. Whilst we made the hard decision to graft some of our Riesling vines over to Pinot Noir some years back, we have retained only the most promising clones to produce our Riesling as it’s perhaps the top white pick amongst staff and remains a labour of love. The Riesling crop, whilst miniscule, showed hallmark varietal characters and fine acidity nurtured by the cool nights and warm sunny days. Careful sampling in the vineyard, paying particular attention to flavor development and acid levels, meant the fruit was harvested on the 14th of March when the ideal balance was reached. Lifted floral aromas and the lively citrus fruit intensity are finely balanced by the tight structure and crisp natural acidity. VITICULTURE 100% Adelaide Hills, South Australia Individual parcels selected Single Vineyard Estate Grown VINIFICATION Due to the light crop, all three clones of Riesling were harvested together having reached 11.0°Baume on the 14th of March. Only the free run component was retained after being gently pressed in our airbag/tank press, denying the inclusion of any harsh phenolic. An Austrian yeast isolet was selected for fermentation, which was run cool and took about two weeks to complete. After fermentation, the wine was held on yeast lees to add further complexity to the fine acid structure and gentle floral and citrus fruit flavors. MATURATION/BOTTLING Bottled early under Stelvin Lux + Closure to ensure freshness and product consistency. CELLARING Riesling has the capacity to age gracefully when cellared, evolving subtle nuances with time yet it is perhaps best known for its characteristic vibrancy and zesty fruit flavors when consumed in its youth.

2015 Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Riesling

TECHNICAL DATA 11.5 % alcohol TA 7.28 pH 2.97 R.S. 3.5 g/l Wine Companion Tasting Notes Winery Tasting Notes

Additional information

Weight	17 lbs
Dimensions	30 × 32 × 28 in
Please select order unit	Case of 12 bottles (each bottle 750 ml), Half case of 6 bottles (each bottle 750 ml), 3 Pack Case (3 x 750ml), Single Bottle (750ml)