In very special years at Kilikanoon, we cut through selected fruiting canes in our Mort's Block vineyard prior to harvest. This action results in the grapes dramatically concentrating their flavours and creating a luscious, yet refreshingly crisp, dessert styled Riesling. 2009 was one such very special year.

Winemaking

Sourced from our Mort's Block vineyard, located just minutes from the winery.

Watervale soils are typified by fertile red brown loams overlying limestone sub
layers; soil profiles that lend themselves to growing Riesling of exceptional
distinction and character. All fruit was hand harvested during late February,
typically yielding around 5.0 – 6.0 tonnes per hectare.

Appearance

Golden straw in colour with still youthful green tints and brilliant clarity.

Nose

Honeyed and slightly toasty in character with underlying hints of melon and citrus.

Palate

The palate is quite luscious and hedonistic in style, with the texture of a dessert wine yet keenly balanced with the finesse and cleansing acidity that only fine Clare Valley Riesling possesses.

• Australian Wine Companion, 2017

  • 94 Points
  • 2016
  • James Halliday
  • Dessert style but with no obvious botrytis. Clearly Riesling on the bouquet, showing some toasty development and richness of aroma. Lime juice and honey flavours dance across the palate, with impeccably fine acidity the perfect counterweight to the relatively moderate sweetness. Quite lovely.
  • ALC/VOL: 10.5%
  • Size: 375ML
  • Closure: Screwcap
  • Varietal: Riesling
  • Cellaring: Potential of at least 20 years