Taste Profile
Notes: Lemon, Lime Flint
Body: Light
Dryness: Very Dry
Acidity: Medium +
Tannin: Light
Alcohol (%): 12.5
Winemaking
Origin: Margaret River, WA, Australia
Maker: Capel Vale
Grape:
Fermentation: Steel Only
Awards:
Serving Recommendations
Decanting: No
Asian Food Pairing:
Western Food Pairing: Fresh oysters, caramelised onion and goat cheese tart, aged blue cheeses
Description
Capel Vale Whispering Hill Mt Barker Riesling
Capel Vale Whispering Hill Mt Barker Riesling is an outstanding single vineyard Riesling. Crisp and bone dry, it captures Mt Barker's distinctive mix of spices and citrus. Fine mineral palate with a tangy crisp feel.
100% Riesling. The fruit for this wine comes from the Whispering Hill vineyard, which is situated on ancient granitic soils in the truly cool viticultural region of Mount Barker.
After more than 30 years of research, trial and observation of vine performance in various vineyards, the vines that produce the fruit for this wine were planted where the optimal expression of its variety could be achieved. The incredible climate, clean environment, ancient soils, fresh air, and wild oceans on three sides culminate in a stable predictable Mediterranean maritime climate perfect for growing grapes.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
2018 - GOLD
RAY JORDAN WINE GUIDE 2018 - 92 POINTS
Huon Hooke April 2018 - 4/5 STARS
Very well handled high quality fruit gets the wine off to a top notch start. It is tightly structured, minerally acidity doing its part, counterintuitively mouthwatering. Lime, Granny Smith apple and Meyer lemon are bound together for life thanks to the overall balance of the wine.
Huon Hooke - 4/5 STARS RECOMMENDED
Lovely fresh flowery bouquet, the palate has intense fruit with just a smidgin of sweetness and a rich, flavoursome palate which finishes with a touch of thickness. Some tannin grip. Good persistence. Dry finish. Good wine.
- 2019