Rockcliffe Third Reef Riesling
Country
Australia
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
White Wine
Wine Region
South Australia
Grape Variety
Riesling
vintage
Current vintage
Alcohol
13.20%
characteristics
Body
Light
Light
Light
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
Current vintage
Product Description
This wine is brilliant pale straw. Vibrant aromas of citrus blossom and lemon zest with underlying floral notes. Intense and vibrant flavours of citrus blossom, limes and green apple feature on the palate leading to a flinty crisp finish.
Profile
Grape Blended
100% Riesling
Palate
Intense and vibrant flavours of citrus blossom, limes and green apple feature on the palate leading to a flinty crisp finish.
Colour
Brilliant pale straw
Aroma
Vibrant aromas of citrus blossom and lemon zest with underlying floral notes.
Palate
Intense and vibrant flavours of citrus blossom, limes and green apple feature on the palate leading to a flinty crisp finish.
Wine Pairing
:Chicken
:Fish
:Seafood
:Spicy Food
:Vegetarian
Product details
Winemaking
Riesling fruit is very fragile and its potential to extract phenolics makes it a challenge to handle. A key aim of the winemaking process is to preserve the very delicate flavours and aromas of this variety. The fruit was handpicked to avoid maceration (phenolics) and whole bunch pressed for the same reason. The juice was then cold settled, racked and left to ferment with a neutral yeast strain at a temperature of 15°C. The wine is fined and prepared for bottling as soon as possible to preserve the vibrant flavours and aromas.
Testing Nose
This wine is brilliant pale straw. Vibrant aromas of citrus blossom and lemon zest with underlying floral notes. Intense and vibrant flavours of citrus blossom, limes and green apple feature on the palate leading to a flinty crisp finish.