Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling 2023

The 2023 season presented a unique opportunity – in terms of Riesling across Barossa in particular Eden Valley along with the Clare Valley. Given the 2023 vintage was 4 weeks later than the ‘new normal’ of the past 20 years, similar to, but even later than 2002. La Nina conditions meant the Barossa’s rainfall was one of the wettest on record, resulting in a growing season that saw average soil moisture and strong budburst. The rain meant we saw run-off into most Eden Valley dams, for the first time in many years.

During the harvest period, the winemaking team identified several stellar, Single Vineyard blocks of Riesling, that we could not walk past. Given the diversity of the grape variety and opportunity to showcase a range of Riesling that is a true representative of both region and style.

Hence the decision was to produce Riesling from Australia’s top producing regions, including from our own Watervale and Eden Valley vineyards. The wines are of style and elegance, with hallmark intense aromatics, finesse and great natural acidity. 2023 was an exceptional vintage for Riesling, the best we have seen in the last 20 years.