Springvale Riesling 2023

Located in the cool Clare Valley region, north of Adelaide in South Australia, the Springvale vineyard belongs to the Grosset estate and lies near the village of Auburn. Planted on shallow limestone soils overlying red clay, the vines benefit from moderate altitudes and cool nights that preserve the grapes' natural acidity. The exposure and good ventilation promote slow and even ripening, ideal for Riesling. This unique terroir, recognized as one of the finest in the valley, produces precise, taut, and intensely aromatic wines.

Made from Riesling vines planted in the red limestone soils of Springvale, this wine is crafted from hand-harvested grapes, carefully sorted to preserve their aromatic purity. Gentle pressing is followed by a slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks, conducted with meticulous attention to the precision and clarity of the fruit. Aging continues on fine lees in tanks, without oak, to retain the tension, minerality, and the most crystalline expression possible of the Clare Valley terroir.

This wine reveals notes of lime , grapefruit , and green apple , complemented by floral touches of white flowers and jasmine , as well as mineral nuances reminiscent of wet stone and chalk. On the palate, the texture is crystalline , carried by a lively and perfectly integrated acidity , with great purity of fruit. The long and precise finish leaves an impression of saline freshness and tension, highlighting the elegance and finesse of this terroir-driven Riesling.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multigenerational winemaking families, and a deep-rooted knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to this a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude, and a diverse portfolio of 65 wine regions across a wide range of climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine nation. Australia burst onto the export scene in the 1980s and has since been offering the world vibrant, fruity, and exceptionally good-value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the history of Australian wine was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diverse range of high-quality Australian wines and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is concentrated primarily along the southern coastline where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, each centered around major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne, and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the fourth-largest exporter in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines throughout the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.