AUSTRALIA
The wider region of Victoria located at the southern tip of Australia is a classic cool-climate wine-growing region. It produces beautiful Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines. Yarra Valley, just east of Melbourne, is best known for its Chardonnay and was actually a pioneer of the cool- climate Chardonnay style in Australia. They also make excellent Pinot Noir and lighter-bodied Shiraz. Mornington Peninsula, an hour’s drive southeast of Melbourne, receives cooling breezes coming off the coast, which creates the perfect conditions for ripening Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, often done in Burgundian styles. Elevation can also provide cooler micro-climates in an otherwise warmer growing region. Clare and Eden Valley, nestled within the hot Barossa Valley, have altitudes of 400 to 500 metres that lower temperatures and preserve acidity in the wines. They make outstanding age-worthy styles of Riesling that are dry, firm and citrusy with searing acidity.
SEPPELTSFIELD WATERVALE RIESLING A dry Riesling wine made in an aromatic and highly mineral- driven style from grapes sourced from Seppeltsfield plantings in the Watervale sub-region of the Clare Valley, South Australia. The flavours are pure, youthful and fresh, and the palate is defined by fresh lime-juice acidity and jasmine blossom. Australia Alc 12.8%
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