Crawford River Riesling Unit:Single

Crawford River Riesling Unit:SingleProducer John and Catherine Thomson planted the vineyard in 1975 at Crawford River, in far south west Victoria. They were inspired by its potential to produce superior quality grapes after researching experiencing many grape growing areas of the world. It was a relatively unexplored wine growing region and indeed remains merely a blot on the canvas. Although the area is now known as the GI of Henty. Tasting Note This wine is in its infancy and has a

This beautifully textured wine has generous fruit and a refreshing acid line

The palate is fresh

meatiness and black olive briney edge

and zesty lemon and lime

complemented by some more savoury flavours like cashew

"Bete Noir is the bane of one's existence and here refers to the multitude of small parcels that go into this blend

The palate is intense and lively with tropical fruits

"A blend of Cooinda Vale and Butcher's Hill with the addition of some smaller parcels of selected growers within the Coal River Valley

almond too

All wines are estate-grown and hand-harvested

but all involved extended skin contact ranging from 15 to 25 days

goes a little bit creamy