Oakridge Horst Riesling 2025

A very slightly off-dry Riesling from the Yarra Valley, named in honour of the man who planted the Estate’s first vineyard back in 1978, Horst ‘Jim’ Zitzlaff. This was at the original site for Oakridge, however they have subsequently moved to Coldstream in the Valley. The alcohol level is just over 10%, making it ideal for that second glass. The wine underwent a natural fermentation. Only 70 dozen produced. Very pale lemon in colour, this is an intense and powerful style of Riesling with notes of citrus, stone fruits, hazelnuts, florals and dry honey, sitting comfortably with that gentle touch of sweetness. Neatly balanced, it is very long and quite delicious. It should remain so for at least the next six to eight years.