d'Arenberg The Noble Wrinkled Riesling 375ml 2023 x 12

d'Arenberg The Noble Wrinkled Riesling 375ml 2023 x 12The Name Grapes affected with Botrytis are small and wrinkly, inspiring the name of this wine, which was originally released in 1985 as The Noble Riesling. The Vintage The early winter was wet, but late winter and spring were dry. Budburst was early, but mild weather delayed flowering. Late spring and early summer rain filled the soil profile for the first time in summer. High disease and vine vigor required significant attention. Warm, dry conditions

The Name
 Grapes affected with Botrytis are small and
 wrinkly, inspiring the name of this wine,
 which was originally released in 1985 as 
The Noble Riesling.
 The Vintage
 The early winter was wet, but late winter
 and spring were dry. Budburst was early, but
 mild weather delayed flowering. Late
 spring and early summer rain filled the soil
 profile for the first time in summer. High
 disease and vine vigor required significant
 attention. Warm, dry conditions in January
 and February favoured quality. Whites show
 high quality with good acidity. McLaren
 Vale Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon
 Blanc were harvested before the March
 heatwave, while other whites and reds
 benefited from it. Most premium Shiraz and
 Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested before
 the heatwave and show very good quality.
 Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese varieties
 thrived, producing excellent wines. Adelaide
 Hills had low yields but high quality
 Alcohol
 Titratable acid
 10%
 10.47
 The Winemaking
 Botrytis Cinerea, affectionately known as
 Noble Rot, weakens grape skins causing
 water to evaporate which results in sweet,
 concentrated flavours. These shrivelled
 berries are basket pressed before a long
 fermentation, resulting in a luscious wine
 with intense richness and viscosity.
 The Characteristics
 Bright, medium gold in appearance. 
Enticing aromas of lime zest, mandarin, and 
honeycomb leap from the glass. 
The palate delivers intense flavours of 
candied lime peel, green toffee apple, 
and lychee, showcasing remarkable 
concentration and density. 
A lively, citrus-driven acidity perfectly 
balances the wine’s richness, creating 
harmony and elegance. 
The ideal finish to any meal.