Heathvale The Witness Riesling 2019

‘A heritage resumed’ sums up the March family commitment to our property called ‘Heathvale’. What started out as 20 acres has grown to 130 acres with planting of Chardonnay vines in 1986 and the move from stock to viticulture. This almost hidden hamlet set amongst rolling hills and huge gum trees, where winter temperature can drop to snow falling in some years to heat waves in summers, this high altitude country of the beautiful Barossa is a real gem. We have what most winemakers would love to have, small batch winemaking with cane pruned vines and control of every aspect of the production.- Heathvale Vineyard

Thinner soil and an East facing aspect at the top of the rise has proven to be a great site for this vineyard. Cane pruning has evened out the spread of fruit along the cordon wire. Under vine spraying and mown mid rows keep the soil protected. Vine feeding is through the irrigation system. We have good quality water from our dam and bore. A disease and pest management spraying program is worked out with our specialist consultant who aims to give least impact to the ecological environment and yet be sustainable and effective.

Bright pale straw in colour with faint hues of green, the bouquet has lifted citrus and floral notes. Citrus flavours abound on the palate, lemon sherbet wound together with a generosity of Riesling fruit and supportive minerality.