Antiquarian, Rare Field White, Riverland, 2015
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Tasted by:
(at Victoria House, London, 23 Jan 2018)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2021
The Riverland is not normally a place you'd expect such quality, but this is a real find and worth seeking out – though just 200 cases were made. Matthew Jukes has compared it to a white blend from Swartland in South Africa, or a Jurançon Sec, and it's easy to see why. It has a weighty, structured palate of creamy tropical and stone fruit, toasty spices and warm meadow herbs. From old vines of 40 to 60 years old, each variety was picked on the same day and then co-fermented with wild yeasts and aged in seasoned French oak. This has a lovely texture, with concentration and fresh acidity. A complex, unique and delicious blend of Muscadelle, Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Semillon.
Producer
Antiquarian
Brand
Rare Field White
Vintage
2015
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
Riverland
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Medium
Oak
Oaked
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