Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2023
Seppelt
Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2023
Seppelt
Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2023
Overview
Overview
Sourced from the mature, cool climate Drumborg Vineyard 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 2023 vintage is a classic example of Drumborg Riesling representing the purity, length and ageability inherent to this special vineyard.
| Varietal | Riesling |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Henty |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 11.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2038 |
| Winemaker | Clare Dry |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 97 Points | Philip Rich |
| 94 Points | Huon Hooke |
| Silver | 2023 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
| Trophy for Best Riesling l Western Victoria Wine Show |
Philip Rich
"While Karl Seppelt originally planted vines on the remote Drumborg vineyard in 1964 to make sparkling wine, it's riesling that's turned out to be the absolute star in Henty. From a difficult year and with 4.8g/L of RS to balance the 8.9g/L of TA, this is another superb example. Beautifully pure and focused with its aromas of lemon sherbet, lime drops, freshly picked mint leaves and geraniums. And, as young and backward as this is, the balance between fruit and acidity is already nigh on perfect. I'll be finding a few bottles to put away, ready to watch it do its thing over the next 10 to 15 years."
Huon Hooke
"Very light colour with an intense flowery aroma, talcy and dried-floral/pot-pourri aromas. The palate has a surprising dash of sweetness and there are lemon-pith and lime-leaf nuances. Long finish. A Riesling of concentration and purity, almost clinical. Very smart wine, in an off-dry style."
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Cheese
Cured Meat
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Lifted lemon blossom, pear and mandarin zest with a hint of fragrant kaffir lime and bath salts.
Flavours and Palate
A textural, mineral mouthfeel adds flesh to the traditional backbone of juicy, mineral Drumborg acid.
There is incredible intensity of flavour on the mid-palate; notes of lemon peel, bath salts, poached pear and exotic spice are all entwined along the acid spine. This wine is set up to age and will slowly unwind as the years pass.
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.
A very wet winter coupled with a consistently wet and cold spring. This delayed flowering and resulted in poor fruit set in the Riesling. A cool and humid ripening period with above average rain days further complicated final picking. In all it was a low yielding and tricky year in Drumborg but this vineyard displays its pedigree in the final wine which is of excellent quality.
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.