2018 Ravensworth Riesling
Canberra District, NSW
Another delicious release of one of Australia's best value Rieslings.
$29.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
Those that have ever tasted the exquisite wines from the Clonakilla stable should know that most of them have been touched by the hands of Ravensworth owner/winemaker/butcher/purveyor of smoked meats, Bryan Martin.
The Ravensworth project is a chance for him to captain his own ship. The wines are some of the best value in the country.
This is a scintillating expression of Riesling. Nothing fancy (apart from a small component made in ceramic egg). Just amazing fruit made with a gentle and precise touch. It was no surprise to us that we loved this, as we have loved everything we have tried from Bryan recently.
Our only gripe is that he never makes enough.
About Ravensworth
Bryan Martin is a winemaker at the height of his powers. Setting aside the exceptional work he is doing behind the scenes at regional flagbearer, Clonakilla, his Ravensworth wines have become some of the Canberra region’s hottest releases.
Bryan’s winemaking style is equal parts science and artistic flair. He’s an adventurous spirit trapped in the body of a technical virtuoso. A concert pianist jamming to free jazz. It’s a killer combination.
His range is full of alternative varieties and whacky blends, with texture and balance the key in everything. These are unique wines from a region on the up and up and now some of Canberra’s most sought-after wines.
Murrumbateman, NSW
From The Producer
VINTAGE 2018
VARIETY Riesling 100%
VINEYARD Long Rail gully and Barton Estate in Murrumbateman plus a small batch from Hilltops .
SOIL Varied but mostly the regional duplex, decomposed granite, red loamy clay
SLOPE Varied
VINTAGE NOTES A more challenging year at the start, some wet flowering and even a hail storm that raised us all from our pillows but luckily the rest of the season went just fine with a warm finish and well time rainfall. Small crops of ripe, beautiful fruit.
WINE MAKING NOTES Sourced from three vineyards in the Murrumbateman and Hilltops region. All batches were whole-bunch pressed and fermented at a pretty low temperature to preserve the delicate fruit. Some solidsy ferments to at texture and deeper impression of flavour.
ANALYSIS pH2.96, TA 8.1g/l, RS 3g/l, FSO2 20ppm.
Blend : Riesling (100%)
Closure : Screw cap
Drink Until : 2030
Bottle Size : 750ml
Photo Credit: Wine Australia
Critic Reviews
"Citrus again, meyer lemon, grapefruit with hints of anise spice and flowers, more generous than the last few years but still the thrilling acidity and green apple crunch." - Bryan Martin, owner/winemaker
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