The Siding Riesling 2024
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
The Siding Riesling 2024
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
The Siding Riesling 2024
Overview
Overview
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Riesling was first made in 1962 and has gained a reputation as one of Australia's most consistent and representative expressions of the variety. From a region famed for red wines, this Riesling proves Coonawarra also produces exceptional whites. This vintage has refreshing soft natural acidity and classic gentle citrus flavours.
| Varietal | Riesling |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 12.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | Sue Hodder |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The purity of Riesling fruit is demonstrated, with clean fresh notes of citrus, white florals and sherbet. Lemon pith and subtle spice notes lend a hint of complexity.
Flavours and Palate
The palate is fresh and open with bright acidity, crunchy granny smith apple flavours, lime, grapefruit, and softer lemon curd notes. Delicate florals are lifted by the powdery natural acidity, providing an elegant structure. As always, an approachable, beautifully balanced Riesling which should appeal to those new to the variety and please its loyal followers alike. Great drinking on its own, or think about a Thai curry or spicy calamari rings.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Coonawarra, South Australia
Coonawarra, on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, is a flat, isolated region almost mid-point between Adelaide and Melbourne. The area enjoys a cool maritime climate - similar to that of Bordeaux - and is renowned for its unique terra rossa soil. Rich, rust coloured soils… crimson sunburnt faces… magenta sunsets: this is red wine country! While Coonawarra is famous for its rich, minty Cabernet, the area also produces Shiraz and Merlot and surprisingly good Chardonnay and Riesling.
Sue Hodder - Senior Winemaker
Sue Hodder is one of Australia’s best-known winemakers and this year celebrates her 27th vintage with Wynns – making wine from wonderful, expressive fruit grown in the heart of the terra rossa. Sue commenced her career as a viticulturist and believes her early viticultural training – assessing vines, analysing mature fruit and tasting the finished wine – gave her an invaluable insight into the importance of the vineyard in quality winemaking.
Sue brings valuable experience with vintages in other noted wine regions around the world and has judged extensively in Regional, National and International wine shows. She is the recipient of many accolades including GT Wines ‘Winemaker of the Year’ in 2010 (with viticulturist Allen Jenkins); and most recently ‘Winemaker of the Year’ (with Sarah Pidgeon) at the 2016 ASVO awards.