Antiquarian, Limited Clare Valley Semillon Riesling 2017
Limited Clare Valley Semillon Riesling 2017
An Antiquarian is a collector of rare or ancient books and curios, a name befitting this rare and exclusive wine.
Antiquarian wines, the pinnacle of quality, are hand crafted from only the very best parcels.
The 2017 Antiquarian Semillon Riesling is the first release and innovates with two varieties that grow superbly in the Clare Valley.
From our estate vineyard, Semillon is generous with texture and tropical fruits. Riesling adds zing through the mid-palate.
A refined and poised wine from low yielding vines that was co-fermented and matured in second use French Oak.
Alcohol 13.1%
Closure DIAM
Fruit 50% Semillon, 50% Riesling
pH 3.42
Titratable Acidity 6.0
Residual Sugar 8.1
Region Single Vineyard Clare Valley, South Australia
Production three hundred six packs
Bottled September 2017
Cellar 10 years – to enjoy the bottle-matured flavours of these two noble grape varieties.
Vintage
2017 was a cool, late and long vintage.
A cool vintage with slow, even ripening conditions created wines of consistency and smooth flavour retention.
The balance in style and weight throughout is a testament to a vintage where we were fortunate to dodge trying conditions, such as hail, and achieve exceptional quality as a result.
Colour
Pale gold in colour with brilliant clarity.
Nose
Ripe tropical and citrus blossom complexed with a hint of toast and fresh herbs.
Palate
Refined with elegant flavours of grapefruit, baked lime cheesecake and freshly cut cantaloupe.
The texture is at once generous and zippy with the combined strengths of each variety collaborating in harmony.
Food
Perfect with seafood both fresh and chargrilled, some delicate desserts and soft cheese. Vegan
Double Gold Medal
CWSA Best Value 2018 Hong Kong
88 points/silver
Wines Showcase Magazine New Releases Dec 2017