THE WINES
A good spätlese Riesling has to be at the upper end of hedonistic vinous indulgence – is ‘ohohohohoh nom nom nom’ a valid tasting note? For correctness: lemon sherbert, a huge flavour spectrum between bass of volcanic mineral and high notes of lemons, blossoms, sherbert, even some boiled lolly notes. Obvious fruit but not ragingly sweet, this is super seductive, with buzzing acid and insane energy. 73.2g/L residual sugar.
“Showing distinct ripeness: pineapple skin, some dried mango and candied lemon zest. The palate is undoubtedly sweet but with a great cleansing acidity, something a la lemon lolly. It’s a sweet wine with well-built-in fruit richness offset by driving Riesling acidity. Good!” 92 points, Kasia Sobiesiak, Winefront
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Additional Information ABOUT THE PRODUCER
A long search for properly dry, great value German Rieslings has led us to the wines of Familie Rauen, replete with invigorating energy and purity.
The well established property boasts first-rate sites along the Mosel, with organically managed vines rooted in light slate soils. The winery is located in Thörnich, with land holdings in Detzemer Maximiner Klosterlay, Detzemer Würzgaten, and Thörnicher Ritsch. Four generations of the family actively participate in the winemaking process. We are over the moon to introduce these brilliant Rieslings to Australia.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Biodynamic Minimal Intervention Wines From A Beautiful Adelaide Hills Estate
Owner Damon Nagel started life as a sommelier in Adelaide, moving to London to further his wine education whilst working in top end dining restaurants. Achieving success in London property, he would eventually return to Adelaide, purchasing the beautiful undulating Brackenwood farm in the early 2000s, first releasing wines from vintage 2005.
Winemaking is today overseen by Daniel Zuzolo, ex Primo Estate, with the stable offering interesting blends and lesser seen plantings of Barbera and Gamay alongside more traditional offerings such as Shiraz and Riesling.
Growing and winemaking is strictly along biodynamic lines, with no additions bar minimal sulphur at bottling. A pure set of releases very much at home alongside Felixir’s European offerings, fun styles of personality with enough depth and interest to be taken seriously.
