2023 Nick O'Leary White Rocks Riesling

Highly Rated
A lively and mouth-watering Canberra Riesling from a much-lauded winemaker

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Description

The Nick O'Leary White Rocks Riesling is another excellent example of the quality that can be found in Canberra Riesling.

The wine presents delightful aromas of lime, lemon and some spicy notes. Matured on its lees for several months, there is some weight on the palate, giving it a medium body and some lovely texture, which is framed by the incredible acidity – desicrbed by O'Leary as "laser-like" – which delivers freshness and verve in the mouth.

For the price, the Nick O'Leary White Rocks Riesling delivers tremendous value, and its high acidity will see it cellar for more years to come.

96 points
"A cracking riesling, so enticing and mouth-watering. The perfect combo of lemon/lime juice and pith, a hint of grapefruit and fresh apple. The acidity is taut and fine, ensuring the finish is long and lingering. Wonderful drink."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Comapnion)

96 points - "A cracking riesling, so enticing and mouth-watering. The perfect combo of lemon/lime juice and pith, a hint of grapefruit and fresh apple. The acidity is taut and fine, ensuring the finish is long and lingering. Wonderful drink." - Jane Faulkner

Taste:

The lively palate shows lime, lemon and spice with hints of crushed apple. Mouth watering laser like acidity will ensure this wine will live for many years.

Winemaking:

A single vineyard wine sourced from the Westering vineyard opposite Lake George. The grapes were hand harvested at 11.3 Baume and whole bunch pressed. Juice was cool fermented in stainless steel and the wine held on light lees until bottling in May 2021.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Sub Type Riesling | Dry
Body Light Bodied
Variety Riesling
Country Australia
Region Canberra
Australian State NSW
Feature High Score
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 96
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

Nick O'Leary

Nick O’Leary is one of the rising stars in the Canberra wine district, renowned for his modern styles of Riesling and Shiraz. With more than a decade's experience making wines from his home region, Nick has made a significant impact, winning prestigious awards such as the Stodart Trophy in 2014 and NSW Wine of the Year in both 2014 and 2015.

Situated in the stunning Hall Valley, just outside the ACT, Nick O’Leary Wines features a modern winemaking facility and a mature 5-hectare vineyard. The focus is on handcrafting Shiraz and Riesling that faithfully reflect the character of the Canberra region.

Nick’s approach is simple yet effective, partnering with excellent vineyards and focusing on Canberra's best varieties. His wines are celebrated for their purity and freshness and have helped push the region into the national spotlight. Nick O’Leary and his eponymous label promises to be a pacesetter in the Canberra district for many years to come.

Winemaker Nick O'Leary Nick O'Leary

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