Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2023

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2023Trophy for Wines of Provenance Best Red or White Varietal 2023 Perth Royal Wine Awards Top 25 Wines 2023 WA Good Food Guide Wine Awards "Rob Diletti has a reputation for making great Riesling. He is a superstar." Erin Larkin Castle Rock Estate is an exceptionally beautifully sited vineyard on a 55ha property, set high in the Porongurup Ranges, operated by the Diletti family. The elevation, 300 metres, and the position of the vineyard, which exposes

"The 2006 Tally has a Mid-deep red-purple tinge

pockets of heavy clay loam and sandy loam exist

A very good wine

Are his winemaking skills and palate on par with the greats of the 20th century

There have been lots of changes in our region though

"This provides a true expression of the Barossa

There are subtle yet distinct floral aromatics of violets and lavender

tightly focused and long

Super-elegant synthesis of pinot noir and chardonnay character with a dazzling interplay of complex red apple

With an enviable southeastern exposure

assertive mineral acidity and underlying new oak notes

well framed in the creamy demeanour and supple texture of eminently supportive French oak fermentation