2022 Grosset Alea Riesling

Highly Rated
A wonderfully balanced expression of off-dry Riesling from the Clare Valley master, Jeffery Grosset.

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There are few Australian winemakers that dare to tackle the 'off-dry' wine style made famous from the cool vineyards of Germany and Alsace, France. But Jeffrey Grosset is one of them.

Many years ago, Jeffrey noticed that a particular corridor of the Rockwood Riesling vineyard in Watervale produced much higher natural acidity. Over the next five vintages, he kept this fruit separate, tinkering with different levels of residual sugar, and the balance of picking times to find just the right balance for an off-dry style. He released the first vintage of Alea in 2012.

Since then the wine has gone from strength to strength, becoming an essential part of the Grosset white offerings. A cool bottle of Alea next to a fresh, spicy Asian dish is one of the loveliest combinations in Australian wine.

The 2022 Alea is a landmark Grosset vintage: complex, taut, pure and balanced. The unique characteristics of the Alea vineyard site have been exquisitely captured by a European winemaking approach. It has pristine lemon lime aromatics which entice. These are enhanced by a mouth-puckering intense palate which exhibits both finesse and power and a long and satisfying, chalky finish.

Produced from riesling grown at the Grosset Rockwood Vineyard. Certified organic and biodynamic (ACO). Unfined- vegan and vegetarian friendly.

95 Points - "Pale colour, the aromas fresh and leaping from the glass with honey and sweet citrus blossom aromas, a glorious nose! The palate is delicate and refined, subtle, just faintly off-dry, with a touch of richness in the middle. Clean and long finish: lovely wine. (8 grams per litre of sweetness)" - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

94 Points - "A strikingly harmonious dry Clare Valley riesling with aromas of licorice, fennel and lime zest. On the generous and vibrant palate there's also melon and herbal freshness. Harmoniously dry finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap." - JamesSuckling.com

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