2019 Crawford River Young Vines Riesling
Henty, VIC
The perfect introduction into the much-loved Rieslings of Crawford River.
$34.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
There are a few names associated with Australia's best Rieslings, Crawford River is right at the top of that list.
This 'Young Vine' example is designed to be fresh, pure and energetic, but with the vines now over 15 years of age there is plenty of depth and concentration there too.
The 2019 vintage is a classic release of the usual high standard from the Crawford River cellar.
It is incredible to find such purity, such precision, such complexity in Riesling at this price. And with every year that passes, this 'Young Vine' offering becomes better value for money. Put simply, a delicious wine from an iconic Aussie Riesling producer!
About The Producer
Crawford River is very much a family operation. The talented Thomson clan have been producing wine from their beautiful home vineyard since 1985.
The Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc thrive on the estate, but it's Riesling that they are most famous for.
They produce a range of styles of varying ages that are outstanding. Many consider them as one of the country's premier producers of the noble variety.
These are wines of purity and elegance. Small-batch, family-owned, traditional winemaking and good, honest farming is at the core of everything Crawford River does.
Henty, VIC
From The Producer
We still see a stylistic difference between the juice of the original blocks of fruit we planted in 1975 and the block planted in 2000. Therefore we will continue to make the ‘young vines riesling’, now identifiable to so many of our clients.
Delicious orange citrus notes and a stone-like mineral element are a terrific introduction here. These qualities proceed to the palate, together with bright, red apple and a powdery talc note. The palate is crisp and clean, while maintaining the rounded quality of white stone fruit, coupled with chalky texture and a clean, bright line of acidity. A mouth-watering, lingering finish completes the drinkability factor here.
Blend : Riesling (100%)
ABV : 13.50%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2029
Bottle Size : 750ml
Critic Reviews
"It was the summery thirst quencher I couldn’t stop thinking about on the way back from the beach, today. All lemon-lime, sweet green apple, tart acidity, clip of chalky pucker, refreshment factor through the roof, barely there stickiness of riesling fruit and a faint lick of kero or wet hay or something slightly savoury-waxy. Such a treat. Such a good riesling." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
"Surprisingly reticent yet still a delicious rendition this vintage. If anything, it's more subtle, savoury even. Sure it has the hint of lemon blossom, but also wet slate and texture, more phenolic grip, it's riper and all done well." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
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