2022 Robert Stein Half Dry Riesling

AROMA: Once again showing those great lemon/lime citrus characters, with a nice bouquet of fruit. PALATE: Crisp, clean acidity.

There was a late start to harvest in 2022 with early whites being harvested the later part of February and into early March. Luckily, we then had four weeks of relatively drier weather, allowing us to concentrate on ripening. The cool, slow ripening conditions ensured natural acids were retained, with lower-than-normal Baume but flavours were able to develop gradually, meaning whites like Riesling are particularly exciting this vintage. The highlights of this vintage in Mudgee look to be early white varieties and Cabernet Sauvignon. Rose’ is also excellent and it seems our Riesling could be the overall star.