2018 Spinifex Rostein Riesling, Eden Valley
A$40.00
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B18719V18
This is the inaugural release under the Estate label as it’s the first wine to reach the heights for which Pete Schell was aiming. It comes predominantly from the oldest vines (from 1945, surely some of Australia’s oldest Riesling vines!) and was hand-picked in three passes over a week. The wine was then fermented naturally and aged on lees for 11 months in 1,000-litre neutral oak and, was even allowed to go through partial malo. It was then bottled unfiltered after 16 months. In other words: this is anything but your garden variety SA Riesling!
The result is, as you might expect from all these details, both unique and of remarkable quality. It’s wonderfully textured, yet dry. Complex and delicious. Perfumed and intense. You can expect waves of ginger, orange rind, preserved lemon and wet stone characters, and a pulpy texture that’s balanced by gentle grip and a long, spicy close. Stunning.
From a selection of the Eden Valley vineyard, this has been fermented in 1,000-liter oak and has a rich, complex and flinty feel with attractive, pithy-grapefruit texture and a juicy, fine and long palate that offers plenty of textural build. Tight and powerful drive of phenolics and acidity into the finish. Try from 2022. Vino-lok glass stopper.
94 points Nick Stock jamessuckling.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Eden Valley |
| Varietals | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 94 |
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