Hochkirch Riesling 2023

Vegan Suitable
Certified Biodynamic

Winery

Hochkirch
Region
Henty, Western Districts, VIC
Grapes
Riesling

Skin contact is evident with pale yellow colour. A sweet lemon/citrus nose with a hints of minerality. On the palate, sweet Riesling fruit layered over a dry lively acid backbone and finishing with that engaging touch of bitterness.

"Riesling is the most complex and noble of white wines, demanding intellectual engagement. It flourishes in our cold climate and high iron basalt soils." John Nagorcka - Hochkirch

A standout Riesling from Hochkirch, and aging for 10-12 years will be rewarded.

$38.00 in a straight case of 12

$38.70 in any 12

$40.85 in any 6

$43.00 each

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The Story

Tasting Notes for Hochkirch Riesling 2023 from the Winery

Skin contact is evident with pale yellow colour. A sweet lemon/citrus nose with a hint of wet stone. On the palate, sweet Riesling fruit layered over a dry lively acid backbone and finishing with that engaging touch of noble phenolic bitterness.

Hochkirch

Hochkirch vineyard lies on a north facing slope 250 m. above sea level along an elevated plateau running southwest from Dunkeld at the foot of the Grampians in far south west Victoria. The vines high-density and are dry farmed (no irrigation) and no synthetic fungicides, pesticides or fertilisers are used. Long slow fermentation, natural yeasts, no filtration, minimal intervention and additives. 1.5 Hectares of Riesling certified Biodynamic by Demeter.

Aussie riesling winners: Pewsey Vale, Hochkirch, Lehmann, Brown Brothers and more

Biodynamically grown: 2012 Hochkirch Riesling, Henty Vic, $34. Really lively riesling: full of vibrant yellow citrus tang.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/food-wine//aussie-riesling-winners-pewsey-vale-hochkirch-lehmann-brown-brothers-and-more/story-e6frg8jo-1227186696199

2016 Hochkirch, Henty, Vic, $35 - Riesling with texture and length

Previous vintages of this Demeter-certified biodynamic riesling have often displayed particularly delicious ripe fruit flavours, but the 2016 dials those characters up to 11: it's bursting with soft ripe pear and peach, and has an almost honeyed richness while all the time retaining crucial fresh, balancing acidity.

Australia's top 20 rieslings - Gourmet Traveller Review Feb 2017

(SKU: HK_Rie_CV)

The Specs

Wine Type	White
Vintage	2023
Grapes	Riesling
Region	Henty, Western Districts, VIC
Volume	750mL
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Closure	Cork (natural)
Country of Origin	Australia
Alcohol %	11.9
Alcohol Level	Low [9-12%]
Calories from alcohol per 100mL	67
Residual Sugar g/L	≈ 7
Sugar Level	Off-Dry [4-12 g/L]
Sugar (g) per 100mL	less than 1
Calories from sugar per 100mL	0
Total Calories per 100mL	67
Calorie Level per 100mL	Low [less than 70]
Low Preservative	Yes
Wild Yeast Fermentation	Yes
Vegan Suitable	Yes
Certified Biodynamic	Yes