2019 Hughes + Hughes Barrel Ferment Riesling, Southern Tasmania
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Fruit a single vineyard in the Coal River Valley (Nocton), picked at 12.5 baume. Soaked on skins for 24 hours and fermented in 2 puncheons with natural yeast. Half underwent malolactic ferment while maturing on lees while the other half was stopped with a few grams of residual sugar ferment. Still displaying typical riesling aromatics but with a layer of savoury. The palate has an unctuous edge but the acidity prevails at the finish.
‘Barrel ferment and holds a little residual sugar. Around five or so plots from Coal River Valley hit the wine mix. Frisky scents that meet citrus, floral notes, some nuttiness and some passionfruit yoghurt. Crisp texture, rolls soft and nicely and long. Really attractive. Good pretty bitterness in riper citrus spectrum flavours, a little yeasty kick too. Complex, delicious thing.’
93 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, February 2020.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Southern Tasmania |
| Varietals | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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