Wonderland of The Eden Valley Riesling 2013

Description

Dandelion Vineyards is a unique fusion of vine and vigneron. Dandelion Vineyards are proven plantings that have stood the test of time. Our wish is to nurture the unique character of these vineyards and express their terroir in our wines.

Capturing variety, vintage and vineyard requires an enlightened approach and although our growers see the Devil in every weed, we encourage the humble Dandelion amongst the vines as they suppress winter weeds, provide mulch in summer, and proffer their Wishing Clocks in spring to blow off to make our wish come true.

Colin Kroehn has tended his Eden Valley Riesling for the 66 of his 86 years. Our Wonderfland of the Eden Valley is made entirely from his vineyard which was planted in 1912 and thrives to this day.

Whole bunches were hand picked on the 13th March then destemmed in small batches without crushing the fruit to fill our press exactly. The free run juice was then fermented in small tanks between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius, The wine has a high level of natural acidity, 7.3 grams per litre, a pH of 3.05 and although bone dry, only 12% alcohol.

This 2013 Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling was bottled in late May to capture the essence of the vineyard, a looking glass if you will, and is ready to drink immediately or cellar for decades.