Crawford River Young Vines Riesling 2021

Crawford River Young Vines Riesling 2021Crawford River is ideally suited to the growing and making of diamond like rieslings of towering longevity. My love affair with Crawford River Riesling began many years ago, and burns as brightly today as it did when I first tasted it." James Halliday Crawford River riesling needs little introduction. They are arguably the greatest Riesling producer in Victoria and, for many wine lovers, the greatest Riesling producer in Australia. The Crawford River

weight and complexity since first bottled

to borrow a phrase

the 2021 Diana Madeline was picked according to the biodynamic calendar

Velvety firm/chocolaty finish

There’s whole bunch and skin contact at play here as well as wild yeasts but

The 2020 Chardonnay is a subtle white that builds in the glass

Today it comprises 50 hectares of vineyard

especially if it's served with a sticky braised meat dish

More textural than recent Springvales with white flowers

I reckon I have been running the place since October 2000 when my father died – but probably being involved in all major decisions about eight to ten years before that

"A cooler than average season in this vintage's two source regions

Bouyant and fresh