Hemera EstateSingle Vineyard Riesling 2017
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2017 ESTATE SINGLE VINEYARD
RIESLING
Vintage Conditions
2017 vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet
winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring
and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was
two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
Our 49 year-old Riesling vines are planted on the Hemera Estate “Gully Block”. In this cool position, the grapes ripen on the southern facing slopes, benefiting from the cooling gully breezes. The aspect is free from frost and the soil is a well-drained fine loam. This position ensures stable, slow ripening with minimal direct heat to give length, flavour and finesse.
Winemaking
Fruit is sampled and tasted daily in the lead-up to harvest. When the correct balance of fruit intensity, phenological ripeness and retention of natural grape acidity occurs, the decision to harvest is made. The fruit is harvested early in the morning to ensure it is delivered to the winery in pristine condition. The grapes are gently crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks for settling, before the free run
wine is racked and fermented at 10-14 degrees Celsius to retain maximum varietal fruit expression. At the completion of fermentation the wine is racked and filteredfor early bottling.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Light straw, with a green hue.
Aroma: Scented white florals of jasmine and white rose, with wafts of freshly grated lemon zest and subtle aromas of ginger nut spice.
Palate: Flavours of brown lime, musk with hints of lemongrass come to the fore with fruit ripeness balanced with powdery lemon pith phenolics and slatey acidity. Enjoy with fresh South Australian seafood.
Technical Notes
Varietal composition : 100% Riesling
Region (GI) : Barossa Valley
Winemaker : Jason Barrette
Alcohol : 13% alc/vol
pH : 3.24
TA : 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar : 0.36g/L
RIESLING
Vintage Conditions
2017 vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet
winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring
and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was
two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
Our 49 year-old Riesling vines are planted on the Hemera Estate “Gully Block”. In this cool position, the grapes ripen on the southern facing slopes, benefiting from the cooling gully breezes. The aspect is free from frost and the soil is a well-drained fine loam. This position ensures stable, slow ripening with minimal direct heat to give length, flavour and finesse.
Winemaking
Fruit is sampled and tasted daily in the lead-up to harvest. When the correct balance of fruit intensity, phenological ripeness and retention of natural grape acidity occurs, the decision to harvest is made. The fruit is harvested early in the morning to ensure it is delivered to the winery in pristine condition. The grapes are gently crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks for settling, before the free run
wine is racked and fermented at 10-14 degrees Celsius to retain maximum varietal fruit expression. At the completion of fermentation the wine is racked and filteredfor early bottling.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Light straw, with a green hue.
Aroma: Scented white florals of jasmine and white rose, with wafts of freshly grated lemon zest and subtle aromas of ginger nut spice.
Palate: Flavours of brown lime, musk with hints of lemongrass come to the fore with fruit ripeness balanced with powdery lemon pith phenolics and slatey acidity. Enjoy with fresh South Australian seafood.
Technical Notes
Varietal composition : 100% Riesling
Region (GI) : Barossa Valley
Winemaker : Jason Barrette
Alcohol : 13% alc/vol
pH : 3.24
TA : 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar : 0.36g/L
2017 ESTATE SINGLE VINEYARD
RIESLING
Vintage Conditions
2017 vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet
winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring
and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was
two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
Our 49 year-old Riesling vines are planted on the Hemera Estate “Gully Block”. In this cool position, the grapes ripen on the southern facing slopes, benefiting from the cooling gully breezes. The aspect is free from frost and the soil is a well-drained fine loam. This position ensures stable, slow ripening with minimal direct heat to give length, flavour and finesse.
Winemaking
Fruit is sampled and tasted daily in the lead-up to harvest. When the correct balance of fruit intensity, phenological ripeness and retention of natural grape acidity occurs, the decision to harvest is made. The fruit is harvested early in the morning to ensure it is delivered to the winery in pristine condition. The grapes are gently crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks for settling, before the free run
wine is racked and fermented at 10-14 degrees Celsius to retain maximum varietal fruit expression. At the completion of fermentation the wine is racked and filteredfor early bottling.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Light straw, with a green hue.
Aroma: Scented white florals of jasmine and white rose, with wafts of freshly grated lemon zest and subtle aromas of ginger nut spice.
Palate: Flavours of brown lime, musk with hints of lemongrass come to the fore with fruit ripeness balanced with powdery lemon pith phenolics and slatey acidity. Enjoy with fresh South Australian seafood.
Technical Notes
Varietal composition : 100% Riesling
Region (GI) : Barossa Valley
Winemaker : Jason Barrette
Alcohol : 13% alc/vol
pH : 3.24
TA : 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar : 0.36g/L
RIESLING
Vintage Conditions
2017 vintage was set by a near-perfect growing season with a long-awaited wet
winter and rainfall well above the long-term average. One of the wettest spring seasons on record minimised the risk of frost damage. Cooler than average spring
and summer temperatures ensured a long, slow growing season and allowed intense flavour development and retention of natural grape acidity. Harvest was
two weeks later than normal as a result of late January and early February rainfall.
Vineyard Selection
Our 49 year-old Riesling vines are planted on the Hemera Estate “Gully Block”. In this cool position, the grapes ripen on the southern facing slopes, benefiting from the cooling gully breezes. The aspect is free from frost and the soil is a well-drained fine loam. This position ensures stable, slow ripening with minimal direct heat to give length, flavour and finesse.
Winemaking
Fruit is sampled and tasted daily in the lead-up to harvest. When the correct balance of fruit intensity, phenological ripeness and retention of natural grape acidity occurs, the decision to harvest is made. The fruit is harvested early in the morning to ensure it is delivered to the winery in pristine condition. The grapes are gently crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks for settling, before the free run
wine is racked and fermented at 10-14 degrees Celsius to retain maximum varietal fruit expression. At the completion of fermentation the wine is racked and filteredfor early bottling.
Tasting Evaluation
Colour: Light straw, with a green hue.
Aroma: Scented white florals of jasmine and white rose, with wafts of freshly grated lemon zest and subtle aromas of ginger nut spice.
Palate: Flavours of brown lime, musk with hints of lemongrass come to the fore with fruit ripeness balanced with powdery lemon pith phenolics and slatey acidity. Enjoy with fresh South Australian seafood.
Technical Notes
Varietal composition : 100% Riesling
Region (GI) : Barossa Valley
Winemaker : Jason Barrette
Alcohol : 13% alc/vol
pH : 3.24
TA : 6.7g/L
Residual Sugar : 0.36g/L
Light bodied white wines have a water-light mouthfeel. Often very pale to light colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeRiesling
- Size750mL
- RegionBarossa Valley
- Current Vintage2017
- Standard Drinks7.7
- Alcohol Volume13%
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NameHemera Estate
- Wine MakerJason Barrette
- Food MatchSeafood
- Vegan Friendlytrue
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyLight Bodied
4 1/2 Stars Winestate Magazine. Top 5 Finalist of the Year 2020 Winestate 92 Points Wineshowcase
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