2021 Heggies Vineyard Botrytis Riesling Half Bottle 375ml, Eden Valley

Aromas of ripe peach and dried apricot abound, with orange marmalade and a juicy, fleshy palate that carries a lot of flavor. This is luscious, yet fresh. 155 grams per liter of residual sugar and plenty of acidity. Drink now. Screw cap.

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The Heggies Vineyard is blessed with a number of different meso climates across the site, with slope and aspect causing significant variances. The vineyard parcel for the Botrytis Riesling almost chooses itself, situated on a gentle westerly slope with trees providing shelter on three sides and a dam forming the border at the base of the vineyard. These factors lead to humid, still conditions with morning fogs that are perfect for the development of botrytis cinerea.

The botrytised grapes were selectively hand harvested with the fruit showing pure finesse, richness and balance. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and the juice given a cool, even fermentation to ensure the retention of the pure fruit characters.

Gold with green-gold tints. Reminiscent of white flowers, cumquat, honeycomb, hints of marzipan, nutmeg and cardamom spice. Luscious and intense, flavours of dried citrus, fresh apricots, lavender and fresh honey are complemented by fine mineral acidity.