Knappstein Clare Valley Riesling 2023 (Australia)

Description

Dry, Lime, Pastry

"With fabulous clarity, the wine shows green apple, lemon zest and white floral notes on the nose, followed by a crisp-dry palate that’s pristine and lingering. Splendidly styled and expressed with finesse and elegance. At its best: 2026 to 2038" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023

"It is a wonderful thing when nature gives a region three cracking vintages on the trot and the Clare Valley has certainly been blessed. This is pale straw with a nose radiating with citrus, limes, spices and florals. Lovely stuff, full of flavour. This is approachable now but certainly has an exciting future, especially at this price. The palate gives notes of orange blossoms. Slightly crunchy acidity and a long, lingering, clean finish, which maintains its intensity. Six to ten years" Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot, Oct 2023

"Pale lemon lime hue. Lime cordial and sweet baking pastry aromatics. Fresh and vibrant on entry with loads of lemon and lime fruit tones. As it flows we see a touch of oatmeal savoury and hints of talcy minerality. Good length with ample fresh acidity to the finish" Stuart Knox, Real Review, Aug 2023

The 2023 Riesling has both elegance and intensity, with true Knappstein traits of lime, spice and white florals on the nose and a generously flavoured palate. Lively acid, mineral texture and a powerful and persistent lemon finish.

The fruit is sourced from our own Clare Valley vineyards, showing the spectrum of flavours when blended carefully together. Vine age is 35+ years.

A cooler and wetter than average season due to an extended La Nina pattern provided a challenging growing season for all, yet the best vineyards still shone through. With the cooler conditions in Spring, budburst was delayed considerably, combined with substantial rain this proved challenging for many growers and required a change in tactics over the growing season.