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Introducing Alter Weg, a testament to tradition and meticulous craftsmanship in Riesling production. This distinguished wine captures the essence of the "old way" with carefully selected, ripe Riesling fruit that undergoes a gentle pressing before resting in large format barrels for wild yeast fermentation.
Aged for over 10 months on full lees, it develops into a beautifully textured masterpiece, marrying fruit-forward richness with creamy, textural finesse. Its lightly golden hue and nuanced oxidative approach add depth to its character. Each grape is meticulously harvested at optimal coolness, ensuring soft, prolonged extraction during slow press cycles. We offer this exceptional Riesling, crafted with passion and expertise, for your enjoyment and appreciation.
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Tangerine notes and a seductive saline morishness support the delicate aroma of spice and the juicy ripe citrus tones. Mineral yet juicy palate, initially a very slight reduction aroma of gun smoke/ironstone gives way to the fruitfulness and volume of this wine as it opens up. Saline and crystalline notes give freshness and brightness which is followed by a soft textural line that gives the wine a fullness and completeness.
The tension of this wine masterfully balances the fruitful yet savoury palate with a deliciousness and mouth-watering finish from the fine well-rounded acidity. The barrel maturation gives the wine a notable roundness and fullness whilst in keeping with the fine line achieved by our organic Rieslings at Frankland Estate. A complex balanced Riesling that will gain further complexity with age.
