d’Arenberg The Stumps Jumps Riesling 2023 x 12

Description

 The Winemaking
 The grapes used in this wine underwent 
gentle crushing, temperature controlled 
fermentation and basket pressing prior to 
bottling. 
Chief Winemaker Chester Osborn
 The Vintage
 The cool, wet 2022 winter filled the subsoil,
 while spring’s heavy rainfall impacted yields.
 Shaded basal buds and reduced fruitfulness
 from the previous season resulted in small
 yields. Mild, dry summer caused late
 veraison. Despite a week of intense heat
 in February, most vines survived. Riesling
 started three weeks late, and McLaren
 Vale Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
 ripened with low yields due to the heat wave.
 Autumn was mild, and red grape harvest
 followed McLaren Vale Chardonnay, with
 variable, mostly low yields. Fiano, Marsanne,
 Roussanne, and Viognier ripened alongside
 the reds. Only 100 tonnes of red varieties
 remained by Easter, with low yields in
 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay and Pinot. Dry
 white Chardonnay vineyards were used for
 sparkling wine, promising a great year.
 The Wine
 This bright Riesling offers a remarkable 
experience with its crisp character, balanced 
by zesty acidity. Notes of green apple and 
lemon on the palate provide a slightly sweet 
yet crisp finish. A touch of sweetness, and a 
rich, juicy flavour profile, with fine acidity 
providing a sharp crispness to the finish.
 Great value for it’s price point.