Horst Riesling 2024

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Made in honour of Horst 'Jim' Zitzlaff who planted our original vineyard in 1978 (now known as Five Oaks). Just off-dry.

Wine Details

Region Yarra Valley

State Victoria

Wine Type White Wine

Variety Type Riesling

Alcohol Percentage 11.5%

Background

The Oakridge Specialty Range is a playful series made up of non-core vineyards, alternate varieties and experimental blends.

Vineyard Notes

Single Vineyard fruit sourced from a pocket of ancient red volcanic soils in Wandin Yallock. Vines planted in 1978 by Horst "Jim" Zitzlaff and the original home of Oakridge before moving to our current home in Coldstream. The Riesling was always Horst's favorite variety on the property so naming the wine in his honor seemed more than appropriate.

Winemaker's Notes

Grapes were handpicked and whole bunch pressed before a natural fermentation on full solids and ageing on yeast lees. Only 70 dozen produced.

Product Reviews (1)

Halliday Wine Companion - 95pts

“Made in honour of Horst ‘Jim’ Zitzlaff, who founded Oakridge. 15g/L RS. A brilliant green gold. Gentle stone fruit and citrus aromas announce another pristine and fragrant Horst riesling. The palate is delicate and gently textured, with a touch of sweetness perfectly offset by the wine’s bright acidity. It’s bang on ready to drink now and should age gracefully over the short to medium term, too.” – Philip Rich