Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley (South Australia) Riesling 2019

 The Eden Valley of South Australia, with its higher elevation and spare soils, has proven to be an exceptional site for producing fine Rieslings.  The oldest vines on the estate are used in the 1961 Block Riesling.  These 50+ year-old vines yield a Riesling with added layers and elegance.  Pewsey Vale has long been a star producer from the High Eden for their estate Riesling and the 1961 Block Riesling adds an extra dimension of nuance and character.  It is hand harvested, fermented with native yeasts and given a few months of aging on the lees.  The result is a lovely and complex dry Riesling.  The bouquet is forward and enticing with a striking gardenia/floral component and an array of lime, tangerine, green and red apple fruit aromas.  It is clean, fresh and dry on the palate, with layers of pure fruit underlain by a rich texture and the intriguing floral and spice hints that linger at the finish.  Delicious now, the Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling will age beautifully for a decade or more.