Kilikanoon Mort's Block Watervale Riesling 2024
Harvested from premium vineyards across the Clare Valley, bunches are handled to bring out the unique characters of each block. Kilikanoon vineyards span all three valleys that make up the distinctive environment of the Clare Valley region.
Since the inaugural release in 1997, Kilikanoon’s first year of production, this wine has been one of our core wines. The Mort’s Block Vineyard was planted 50 years ago in 1973 by its namesake Mort Mitchell. This wine pays homage to Mort and is a celebration of his hard work, continued dedication to the land and the wines it produces.
The single parcels of Riesling fruit were picked over the course of a week at ideal stages and were loaded directly into the press. The iridescent free run juice was then allowed to drain and held separately, prior to the gentle pressing of the grapes. Settled naturally, the clarified juice was allowed to warm and commence fermentation. The fermentation continued at low temperatures to retain the fruit intensity, delicate aromas and fine acid line.
Seafood, particularly fresh oysters and panko-crumbed garfish
Classic chalky aromas are lifted by rich aromas of ripe nectarine and mandarin pith.
The flavours that mimic the aromatics on the palate. A bright and natural lime like acidity drives the focused of the wine and persists well into the finish. The length of this wine is rich in flavours while leaving the palate clean and refreshed. A wine that can be enjoyed now and will also appreciate years in the cellar to slowly evolve.
