Koerner ‘Grace’ Riesling 2019

Country of Origin: Australia
Region: Clare Valley
Type: White Wine
Grape Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2019
Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 10.8%
Body: Medium
Sweetness: Dry

Winemaker / Tasting Notes

Pale Lemon - slight Gold. Dry, High Acidity, Light Body (with a Rich Finish). Elegant and Focused. Long finish.

Lemon. Lime. Honey. Floral. Mineral. Petrol.

North facing, rich soils - lemon and lime with great drive

Vineyard: Gullyview Vineyard, Watervale

Blocks: Grace (G1)

Planted: 1974

Soil type: Terra Rossa, red clay on limestone

Picking date: February 23 and 25, 2019

Picking method: Hand harvested and sorted in vineyard

Processing: Crush and destem

Time on skins: 18 hours in press

Pressing: Free run only, minimal press rotations

Cooling / settling: Cold settled off dirt and heavy solids for 3 days

Fermentation: Natural ferment in 100% steel for 2 months

Aging vessel: Stainless steel on fine lees for 10 months

Filtration: No

Fining: No