Silk Purse Riesling

Bloodwood Silk Purse Riesling is sourced from the lowest eight rows of the estate Riesling vineyard, planted on a north facing slope of laminated siltstones and shales.

Very ripe, lightly botrytised grapes are handpicked, hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. The juice is cold settled in a small enclosed vessel under carbon dioxide.

After several rackings, the clarified juice is warmed and inoculated with a Champagne yeast and selected organic nutrients. The ferment begins slowly, but is encouraged with warmth until the desired alcohol level is reached.

The wine sees bench trials to determine the final blend. It is then protein and cold stabilized, sterile filtered and bottled.

Bright green gold, Bloodwood Silk Purse Riesling has a silky mouth feel, juicy citrus acidity and native honey notes. Cellaring potential is seven years.