A compelling interplay of aromas; vibrant yellow and orange fruits overlaid with notes of citrus blossom and chalk dust. The palate extends in all directions; bright acidity provides length whilst succulent nectarine fruit lends breadth and weight. 2025 marked the latest date this block has ever been harvested; a decision fully vindicated by the sumptuous nature of thefruit on the palate, which holds and then unfurls, building to a clean, incisive finish. Riesling from Block 2 of The Elms vineyard was handpicked then carefully whole bunch pressed, settled for 6-8 days before racking, then followed by a slow fermentation of 9 weeks with indigenous yeasts to almost complete dryness (5g/L RS). The wine rested on fine lees to build palate weight before bottling in late-August after minimal processing (no fining or cold stabilisation) to preserve and highlight the delicate Riesling characters. - Blair Walter, Felton Road.
