Vickery Watervale Riesling 2024

Even though the Master is no longer with us, great to see wines – Riesling, of course – which follow his technique and which are a genuine tribute to him. This is a blend from various vineyards in the Watervale sub-region, some of which were planted almost fifty years ago. Skin contact is avoided, but a degree of pressings is incorporated back into the final wine. 2024 is a cool, but very fine vintage in Clare. Near transparent yellow, this is beautifully perfumed. A wine of finesse and fragrance, the Master’s hand at work. The aromas include jasmine, lemon, grapefruit, limes and a touch of chalk. A wine which epitomises elegance and delicacy. There is fine minerally acidity, balance and intensity, and a very long finish. Twelve to fifteen years.