Tim Adams 2002 Riesling

Limey citrus aromas and flavours from the Smith and Sheoaks vineyards are married with the more floral characters of the Waninga vineyard. The use of only the very best 470 litres per tonne of grapes has resulted in this wine being very intensely flavoured and aromatic. The wine has great lime citrus and floral characters from what was a sensational vintage with four months of perfect weather. It has immediate food compatibility, but may be cellared confidently for 10 years. Riesling wines from the Clare Valley are most enjoyable when young and zesty, or left to mature beyond five years of age. Screwcap closures have been used for the first time to ensure that the wine stays fresh and aromatic as we intend, and to eliminate the incidence of cork taint.

VINEYARDS

The wine is made from 100 per cent riesling grown on the following Clare Valley vineyards:

Waninga
Owners: Graham & Ethel Mill & partners.
Harvest: 19/3/02, 20/3/02, 31/3/02 & 9/4/02 at 11.5ºBe average

Smiths'
Owners: Rex & Helen Smith.
Harvest: 12/3/02 at 11.3ºBe

Sheoaks
Owners: Grant & Jackie Crawley; Tim Adams & Pam Goldsack
Harvest: 23/2/02 at 12.1ºBe

Jenners'
Owners: Paul & Mel Jenner
Harvest: 21/3/02 at 11.4ºBe

WINEMAKING

Only the first 470 litres per tonne free-run juice was used to make this premium Clare Valley riesling. Following crushing and dejuicing and juice clarification, fermentation proceeded for two weeks at 12-14ºC. The wine has been protein and cold stabilised to normal standards. Minimal sulphur dioxide has been used in the production of this wine.

ANALYSIS AT BOTTLING

Free SO2: 25 ppm
pH: 2.97
Acid: 7.77 g/L
Alc: 12.4%
Residual sugar: 3.2 g/L