The Sum – Premium Western Australian Wines.
The Sum – Nature, artistry and science in perfect balance and harmony. These three elements are crafted together to create a wine greater than the sum of its parts. The wines are modern, fruity, unique and balanced with a big dose of freshness; that exact freshness you have come to know of Western Australian wines.
‘The Sum’ is a new and exciting project by benchmark Great Southern producer: Castelli Estate (5 Stars & Best by Region, James Halliday).
Since inception Castelli’s range of cool climate wines have received countless awards and critical acclaim from leading wine journalists. Their range of wines have always been focused on value and quality above all else.
Continuing in this tradition the winery has cast its net further afield, namely Margaret River, to offer this new tier of wines. Melding the elegance of the Great Southern, with the power, punch, and lift of Margaret River. We firmly believe this new range will offer some of the best drinking in its price point.
2018 RIESLING
Variety 100% Riesling
Region Great Southern, Western Australia
WINEMAKING
Fruit was harvested in the cool of the night to prevent oxidation and retain flavour. Some post crushing, cold maceration skin contact was employed to increase flavour extraction.
Only the free run fraction (530L/T) was used and fermented at 12-14 degrees C using a neutral yeast to enhance the varietal expression.
TASTING NOTE
Almost water white in colour with the slightest hint of pale straw. The aromatics are typical of the Mt Barker region with a generous supply of lifted orange and rose blossom and some underlying grapefruit and white peach characters.
These flavours are carried through onto a tightly wound palate that has a lovely lime/citrus like essence.
As with most Great Southern Rieslings this wine is very attractive in its youth, however for those with patience the rewarded from 8-10 years careful cellaring will be worth it.
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