2024 Riesling Hand Crafted

Hand Crafted

Adelaide Hills

Story: Riesling is a traditional grape variety from Germany. It also has great history in Australia where it made up part of the foundation vines that were imported by John Macarthur in 1817. Our vineyard in the Adelaide Hills produces an elegant, aromatic and refreshing style of dry Riesling. Enjoy over the next 8 years with fresh shucked oysters or dabble in the pairing below.

Vintage: The 2024 Vintage at K1 was initiated by a very wet spring after a relatively dry July, August and September. The wet period included two large rainfalls during November and early December leading to spoilt flowering, very low berry numbers and an extremely low crop in most varieties. These low crops were blessed with cool dry conditions throughout the three months up to vintage giving fabulous flavour development very much like the 2002 season which makes me confident of wines that will age brilliantly.

Nose: Delicate aromas of white flowers, lychee, and lemon.

Palate: The palate features green apple, white peach, and a touch of melon, all balanced by refreshing acidity.

Pairing: This Riesling pairs wonderfully with Thai green curry. The wine's bright acidity and fruity notes complement the spicy, aromatic flavors of the curry, while the touch of melon and green apple on the palate balances the richness of the coconut milk.       

Cellaring: Drink now or to 2032

Winemaker: Shane Harris