DUKE'S VINEYARD "Single Vineyard" 2023 - Riesling - Porongurup, Great Southern - Australia
DUKE'S VINEYARD "Single Vineyard" - Riesling - Porongurup, Great Southern - Australia
Aromas of lime pith, jasmine, white citrus blossom, pomelo, grapefruit. The palate shows golden delicious apple; ripe green lime; passionfruit; tangerine; orange blossom; round, ripe and rich with a fine mineral edge; good length and generosity.
AUSTRALIA
Product Description
Description
Aromas of lime pith, jasmine, white citrus blossom, pomelo, grapefruit. The palate shows golden delicious apple; ripe green lime; passionfruit; tangerine; orange blossom; round, ripe and rich with a fine mineral edge; good length and generosity.
Accolades
Awards
Halliday Wine Companion 93 Points
Founded by the renowned Australian wine critic and journalist, James Halliday, the Wine Companion regroups the most extensive collection of wine reviews and ratings every year, from some of the best wineries of Australia.
Critique Review
“From Porongurup subregion of Great Southern. Very limey riesling on hand. Almost showing a kind of concentrate or cordial-like lime feature in both perfume and palate with elements of frangipani, tonic water and quince in tow. Nice in that way, a steely undercurrent of tangy acidity doing its thing. A little washy in texture but that translates to a sense of drinkability. All up, delightful.”
93 pts, James Halliday, Wine CompanionWine Facts
| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Ben Cane |
| Producer | Duke's Vineyard |
| Average age of vines | 7 years |
| Production method | 5,172 bottles |
| Harvest method | Termed the “baby Magpie Hill,” the hand-picked fruit is sourced from free-run juice from our young block (6-9 year old vines) combined with pressings from the old block. The intense aromatics and juicy plushness give great width and weight. |
| Fermentation & maceration | Chilled overnight to 0C, the fruit was whole bunch pressed to give pristine juice which was then fermented cool in stainless tanks with a selected aromatic yeast. |
| Aging | Aged on lees for two months to give weight and roundness, bottled in June, and ready straight out of the gate. |
| Alcohol | 12.2% |
| Density | 3.5 x 1.5 m; 2,090 vines per hectare |
| SKU | XAU199 |
Vineyard Info
Duke’s Vineyard is situated at the western foot of the heritage-listed, ancient granite Porongurup Range in the Great Southern Wine Region. Our site currently consists of 10 hectares of Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz vines — varieties beautifully suited to the region. The original owner, Duke Ranson, primarily chose the site by way of aesthetics: stunning views, a unique position at the western foot of the ancient range, and serenity; but also for practicality: water supply that includes a pure, spring-fed dam and run-off from the national park, and soils with good drainage yet ample water retention ability. In this captivating corner of the Great Southern, where the cool climate and unique geological makeup converge, Ben and his team are continuing Duke’s tradition of growing the finest quality fruit to craft wines of exceptional quality and distinction. The Magpie Hill Reserve Shiraz is planted in the centre of the vineyard and the fruit comes from the crest of the vineyard where the vines have to work a bit harder to find water with their root. The soil and cool climate create the soft and juicy characteristics of our Porongurup Shiraz.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Aromas of lime pith, jasmine, white citrus blossom, pomelo, grapefruit. The palate shows golden delicious apple; ripe green lime; passionfruit; tangerine; orange blossom; round, ripe and rich with a fine mineral edge; good length and generosity.
Awards
Halliday Wine Companion 93 Points
Founded by the renowned Australian wine critic and journalist, James Halliday, the Wine Companion regroups the most extensive collection of wine reviews and ratings every year, from some of the best wineries of Australia.
Critique Review
“From Porongurup subregion of Great Southern. Very limey riesling on hand. Almost showing a kind of concentrate or cordial-like lime feature in both perfume and palate with elements of frangipani, tonic water and quince in tow. Nice in that way, a steely undercurrent of tangy acidity doing its thing. A little washy in texture but that translates to a sense of drinkability. All up, delightful.”
93 pts, James Halliday, Wine Companion| Product Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Ben Cane |
| Producer | Duke's Vineyard |
| Average age of vines | 7 years |
| Production method | 5,172 bottles |
| Harvest method | Termed the “baby Magpie Hill,” the hand-picked fruit is sourced from free-run juice from our young block (6-9 year old vines) combined with pressings from the old block. The intense aromatics and juicy plushness give great width and weight. |
| Fermentation & maceration | Chilled overnight to 0C, the fruit was whole bunch pressed to give pristine juice which was then fermented cool in stainless tanks with a selected aromatic yeast. |
| Aging | Aged on lees for two months to give weight and roundness, bottled in June, and ready straight out of the gate. |
| Alcohol | 12.2% |
| Density | 3.5 x 1.5 m; 2,090 vines per hectare |
| SKU | XAU199 |
Duke’s Vineyard is situated at the western foot of the heritage-listed, ancient granite Porongurup Range in the Great Southern Wine Region. Our site currently consists of 10 hectares of Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz vines — varieties beautifully suited to the region. The original owner, Duke Ranson, primarily chose the site by way of aesthetics: stunning views, a unique position at the western foot of the ancient range, and serenity; but also for practicality: water supply that includes a pure, spring-fed dam and run-off from the national park, and soils with good drainage yet ample water retention ability. In this captivating corner of the Great Southern, where the cool climate and unique geological makeup converge, Ben and his team are continuing Duke’s tradition of growing the finest quality fruit to craft wines of exceptional quality and distinction. The Magpie Hill Reserve Shiraz is planted in the centre of the vineyard and the fruit comes from the crest of the vineyard where the vines have to work a bit harder to find water with their root. The soil and cool climate create the soft and juicy characteristics of our Porongurup Shiraz.
