2023 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Riesling

$42.00

The natural balance of fruit to acid is superb, with the time in barrel only working to soften the edges of the wine, making a supple mouthfeel. Lees derived texture sits well within the fruit adding an extra dimension of complexity. The finish is super fine and long, with a subtle saltiness leaving the mouth watering.

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Tasting Notes

Bright, lemon colour. Rich florals, curry leaf and lime zest jump from the glass. The natural balance of fruit to acid is superb, with the time in barrel only working to soften the edges of the wine, making a supple mouthfeel. Lees derived texture sits well within the fruit adding an extra dimension of complexity. The finish is super fine and long, with a subtle saltiness leaving the mouth watering.
Food Accompaniment Pair with meals such as Caramelised Onion tart, Quiche, Roast Chicken and Oily Fish.
Cellaring Potential Enjoy now or alternatively allow it to gain complexity and interest as it ages for up to 10 years.

95 Points “Another example of a winemaker playing with his food. Rob has fermented and matured, over ten months on lees, the fruit here in older French puncheons. The wine has picked up a little more colour than some and is a deeper yellow. The nose gives us an enticing array of flavours with apricot skins, figs, lemon curd and fresh citrus. There is a chalky/minerally backing and the wine exhibits bright acidity, balance, a fine focus, drive and length. A long and lingering finish here, with intensity maintained for the full journey. Impressively persistent. Enjoy over the next ten to fifteen years. Love it.” Winepilot, Ken Gargett

95 Points, “This style of Riesling harks back, probably centuries and well before stainless steel tanks were invented. This Diletti 2023 version is made from free-run juice, fermented and matured in French oak puncheons with extended lees contact. This allows for multi-layered development and palate weight. This wine offers initial top notes of lime, dried herbs and brioche-like toastiness. Mid-palate astringent grip and acid zing might intrigue some palates… however the finish is long, crisp and textural. This is a medal-worthy grippy, fresh young Riesling with promises of further integration with some cellaring.” Winelines, Gibert Labour

94 Points “The use of barrel fermentation and lees contact have made an impact on this textural Riesling. With more body than its fresher-faced siblings, this Castle Rock Estate Diletti shines the light on the variety from a different angle. Fermented in older French oak for 10 months, the lees were stirred occasionally building the complexity and interest. Juicy limes, green apples and sheets of lemon zest make for quite an opening. A superfine creaminess reaches out with a faint lick of preserved lemon. A talc presence sticks to an elongated finish framed by tight acidity. A considered and incredibly delicious wine, this will comfortably age for the long term should you choose to hold out. Drink now to ten years+” Qwine.

★★★★☆ “A complex, lees-influenced style with citrus aromatics. It’s Alsace-leaning on the nose, but the palate is pure, pristine, dry Australian. Perfect for those looking for a riesling that dares to be different.” Winewise Magazine, Lester Jesberg

94 Points, The Winefront

Harvest Date: 29 March 2023
Bottling Date: 12 February 2024
Alc: 12.0%
pH: 3.14
T.A.: 8.8g/L
Residual sugar: 0.0g/L
Vegan: Yes
Minimal sulphites used

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2023 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Riesling

2022 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Riesling

2021 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Riesling

2023 Castle Rock Estate ‘Diletti’ Riesling
$42.00