A pure caricature of Watervale, a highly eloquent expression of Riesling, as influenced by the very special terroir and clime from which it is derived. Planted in 1969, the Knappstein Ackland River site is a dry grown property of classic red loam over limestone soils, perfect for yielding vintages of outstanding Riesling fruit. The delicate floral nuances and calico textures are unique to the handful of precious sites within this exclusive Watervale precinct.

$4199each $503DOZEN EACH DOZEN Slate and shaley rocks which lie abundant around the Ackland vineyard play a crucial role in the aromatic development of the Riesling. Planted to cool altitudes of 420-450 metres overlooking nearby Watervale township, Ackland's east northeast facing aspect protects the vines from the prevailing winds off the Great Southern Ocean. Whilst capturing the full morning sun to develop strong lime and citrus flavours, the high natural acids are greatly enhanced by the cold night temperatures. All the fruit is selectively hand picked, gently crushed with only the best free run juice used. Musts are cold settled and fermented with neutral yeasts at cool temperatures to dryness, cold settled once again for clarification prior to filtration.

Light yellow colour. Ackland shows lifted lemons and limes with delicate floral aromas. The palate is rich with lemon lime and has wonderful persistent acid to complement the fruit sweetness. Knappstein displays the Watervale generosity of intense citrus fruits, exciting and immensely pleasureable, the persistence is balanced by a refreshing mineral acidity. It finishes long and lingering.

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Quality is the absolute focus of Konrad, it starts in the vineyard and continues throughout the vinification. Konrad believes that the best fertilizer is the foot of the farmer. Fruit is harvested from vineyards in the Waihopai and Wairau Valleys, where vines are planted to stoney silt soils with free draining loam topsoil. Formulated to a style which demands the most meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard, only the ripest bunches are hand selected, gently whole bunch pressed and stop fermented at the precise moment when the natural sweetness balances the penetrating acidity.

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The racy mesoclimes of Eden Valley yield the nation's most elegant Riesling, redolent with majestic perfumes and defined by their remarkably clean, fruit filled palates. The Riesling of old vines go one further, achieving a measure of excellence which is as close to perfection as can be found in the world of wine. Named for the surrounding copses of native gum, Wattle Brae was identified in 1969 as a site uncannily similar to the delicate Riesling's native home along the precipitous slopes of the Mosel and River Rhine.

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Pale straw, green hues. A delicate, bouquet of lime and tropical fruits, green apple notes, citrus blossom and talc. Fresh and lively palate of limes and granny smith, textural, crystalline, a tantalize of the taste buds, zingy and zesty mouth feel and splendid acid balance to fruit.

A Riesling of refined character and exquisite charm, superb, stylish integration and clearly discernible regional varietal eloquence, sourced from the best blocks on the Lawson's Dry Hills Waihopai Valley vineyard. Moderate crop yields and cool ripening mean that the Riesling grapes are first class, harvested only as they develop a concentration of natural fruit sugars and reach optimal flavour development. The perfect match to shellfish, green lipped mussels or freshly shucked oysters.

$2099each $251DOZEN EACH DOZEN The way to make great Marlborough Riesling is simple and straighforward. Leaf pruning of the vines is essential in achieving maximum quality of fruit. Moderate yields, moderate leaf plucking and harvesting at moderate brix levels all combine to produce an amazing Riesling wine. Grapes are harvested and gently pressed, the excusively free run juices are inoculated through a choice aromatic strain of yeast to enhance natural fruit flavours. Pressings are discarded and ferments are maintained at low temperatures to retain the vivid and intense citrus characters of Marlborough Riesling. Upon completion the wine is allowed to sit on lees for a several months before being gently filtered and bottled.

Brilliant straw colour with pale hue. Lively nose, florals and ripe fruit hinting of peaches and pear, lemons, lime and mandrarin peel aromas leap out of the glass. An off dry palate exhibiting impressive concentration and length, nicely balanced by firm citrus acidity. Tantalizing suggestion of mineral and satisfying textures, balance and weight over crisp acid backbone.

Leasingham have been an integral part of Clare Valley viticulture for over a hundred years, a tradition that's been evolving since 1893. Rich soils and cool, moist conditions were perfect foundations for what is today Australia's premier Riesling appellation. Despite advice to the contrary, Leasingham planted Riesling extensively in the early 1940s. This vision led to Leasingham establishing a reputation for the finest Rieslings. Today the tradition lives on, the Leasingham name is forever linked to the exuberant styling which is recognizably Clare Valley Riesling.

$2299each $275DOZEN EACH DOZEN Leasingham's 260+ hectares of vineyard located to the north and south of Clare township, yield some of the country's finest fruit. Bin 7 is vinified from parcels of Riesling grown to distinctly different sites, including distinguished vineyards around Watervale and Neagles Rock. Two neighbouring vineyards are located in the eponymous town of Watervale, famous for fine Riesling, others are located at the eastern ridge of Clare. These parcels have historically been the foundation of the Bin 7 style, selected for their fineness, generosity of flavour and vibrant mineral backbone. The small, individual parcels of Riesling grapes are gently air bag pressed to allow the best possible free run extraction.

Pale straw with green hues. Bin 7 displays aromatic lemon citrus spice on the bouquet. Juicy and salivating, the palate exhibits all the hallmarks of Clare, citrus spice, lemon sorbet, with fresh pineapple and mineral stone. Bin 7 is full of flavour, the acid is fresh and lively with generous persistence. Enjoy with freshly shucked oysters or whole baked fish.

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Art Series are Leeuwin's most opulent, age worthy range of wines. They are identified by paintings commissioned from leading contemporary Australian artists, significantly to be found on five star winelists the world over. A viticultural team that's second to none, hand manages precious blocks of mature Riesling vines, which are without peer. Leeuwin Estate have obtained outstanding reviews for a salient succession of profound Riesling vintages, one of the few made in Margaret River.

$2499each $299DOZEN EACH DOZEN Leeuwin Estate is family owned and operated, one of the founding wineries in Margaret River, it consistently produces wines that rank amongst the world's finest. Following an extensive search for the area most suitable to produce the best varietal wines in Australia, American luminary Robert Mondavi, identified the future site of Leeuwin vineyard in the early 1970s. Originally a cattle farm, Leeuwin Estate evolved under the stewardship of Robert Mondavi as mentor and consultant. Maintaining a team of highly skilled and dedicated winemakers, now under the direction of two generations of the founding family, Leeuwin is renowned internationally as one of the world's great winemaking estates. Alcohol 12.0%

Bright straw green hue. Concentrated aromas of apple blossom, sweet spice, musk, cut limes, lemon sorbet characters and quince mixed with a delicious mineral edge. The palate reveals fresh lively lemon, lime rind and orange zest, balanced with fine and prolonged lime finish, a wine of great fruit intensity with lingering acid and a lovely lime granita after taste. Mineral bight and intense with clean crisp succulent acidity.