Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2022
Seppelt
Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2022
Seppelt
Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2022
Overview
Overview
Sourced from the mature, cool climate Drumborg Vineayrd in south west Victoria’s Henty region, our Riesling is part of Seppelt’s iconic Drumborg vineyard range. Planted in 1964 by Karl Seppelt, the Drumborg vineyard is renowned for its cool climate, single vineyard wines which are a reflection of the beauty and purity of this isolated site.
Riesling was the first variety planted at Drumborg in 1964 and is one of Seppelt’s most sought-after whites due to its purity, intensity of flavour and remarkable cellaring potential. Traditional winemaking techniques including cool tank fermentation followed by a short period of maturation on lees are used to bring about the truest expression of the vineyard. The 2022 vintage is a classic example of Drumborg Riesling representing the purity, balance, and length inherent to this special vineyard.
| Varietal | Riesling |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Henty |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 11% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2037 |
| Winemaker | Clare Dry |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 97 Points | James Halliday, Wine Companion |
| Bronze | 2022 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards |
| 93 Points | Mike Bennie, WineFront.com.au |
| 93 Points | Andrew Caillard MW, VintageJournal.co |
James Halliday | Wine Companion
"Has the brilliance and purity of a perfectly cut diamond, the low yield (flowering problems due to unstable weather) adding to the gentle insistence of the lime juice, Granny Smith apple and lemon flavours. The acidity is a silken web of an unseen orb spider."
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Cheese
Cured Meat
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Henty, Victoria
Henty is one of the coolest wine regions of Australia but is protected by a maritime influence. Famed for being the home of cool climate viticulture and the iconic Drumborg vineyard, Henty is renowned for its Rieslings, Chardonnays and Sparklings.
Vintage Conditions
A wet winter coupled with a wet, cold spring delayed flowering which resulted in poor set in the Riesling. A relatively mild ripening period ensured the fruit was picked in a timely fashion, ahead of what was shaping to be a late season. A low yielding but great quality year in Drumborg for Riesling.
Clare Dry - Seppelt Winemaker
Growing up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Clare has had a long-held interest in the world of wine. Completing a Bachelor of Oenology from the University of Adelaide, Clare worked for many wineries and vineyards back in Mornington and overseas in Germany before joining Wolf Blass in 2007 as a vintage winemaker. Over the next 13 years, Clare has honed her skillset, crafting wines across varieties in both red and white wine production, while also participating in extensive wine judging. Most recently, Clare has been instrumental in crafting premium Chardonnay, a variety she greatly enjoys.