Granite Hills

2021 GRANITE HILLS 1971 BLOCK RIESLING

OK. This is another few levels up from the Estate riesling. It’s meant to be significantly different and more complex, as the fruit comes off the 1971 plantings. It’s special with such precision, clarity and length. A burst of lime and lemon freshness and a flutter of spice to follow as it builds across the tightly held palate. A hint of ginger cream, lemon verbena and while the acidity is perky, there’s just a softness on the finish. A lovely, lovely wine. JF 13% alc.

$38 / 2035

What’s special about this wine, and when do you believe it will be at its peak for drinking?

From these 50-year-old low yielding riesling vines comes a rare purity and depth of flavour. Supported by harmonious natural acidity (none added) of 8.2g/l and a pH of 2.90, this is a classic vintage, destined for a long cellaring life up to 20 years.

GRANITE HILLS MACEDON RANGES, VICTORIA

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