2023 La Violetta Das Sakrileg Riesling

One of the more wild and textural takes on Riesling in WA!
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

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Description

This Riesling is not for the faint of heart or lovers of the 'classical' style of Aussie Rizza.

It's one for the adventurers, the risk takers and the explorers of all things wine.

It is a pumped up, textural style with a lot to say. Oxidatively handled, fermented in oak, even a little malo which is almost unheard of in Australian Riesling.

For those with a love for boundary-pushing wines, this is up there with the best. Well worth a try, trust us.

Customer Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 reviews
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3 reviews
  • HS
    Heidi S.
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    2 years ago
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    2022 La Violetta Das Sakrileg Riesling
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Yum

    Not your run of the mill Riesling. It seems to have a lot going on with nutty, savoury elements. Dry. Crisp. Delicious.

  • SD
    Sharon D.
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    3 years ago
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    2021 La Violetta Das Sakrileg Riesling
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Sacrilegious but good.

    I really enjoyed the winemakers take on riesling.

  • NS
    Nick S.
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    5 years ago
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    2021 La Violetta Das Sakrileg Riesling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    beautiful riesling

    This is pure with contained energy and a long, delicate shape. It has apple, lemon, mineral etc. but nothing dominates. Refreshing. I was wondering how funky it would be, but - though it shows off it's texture as it warms up - it falls on the cleaner side of the funk divide for me. I loved it.

Partly inspired by winemakers of the Mosel Valley and Alsace, but mostly just to provoke, Das Sakrileg Riesling is produced in small volumes for those with inquisitive palates and a healthy appreciation of diversity. In contrast to the classic, purist Australian Riesling style, juice is oxidatively handled, fermented wild in barrel, matured on unsulphured lees and may undergo partial malolactic fermentation.


Sourced from Denmark and Mount Barker sites on sandy loam over clay and granite.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Riesling
Variety Style ["Textural Riesling"]
Country Australia
Region Great Southern
Australian State WA
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

La Violetta

Few winemakers bring as much creativity and flair to their label as the mercurial Andrew Hoadley.

With a mischievous, child-like joy, he has set about crafting La Violetta, one of the most fascinating wine ranges in Western Australia, and indeed, the country.

His wines are inspiring, each a creation all of its own. With a mix of single vineyard, single varietal wines and some exotic blends, these are some of the most thought-provoking wines in the West.

Winemaker AJ Hoadley La Violetta

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