Pirathon Cellar Door & Wine Sales
15 Vine Vale Road
Tanunda
Pirathon Winery & Production
979 Light Pass Road
Vine Vale
Pirathon Country Estate & Carter House
278 Menge Rd
Tanunda
GCV McAskill Riesling
2022
412
The McAskill Riesling is made in very limited volumes, sourced predominately from a small block planted over 20 years ago that consistently produces Riesling of outstanding character and quality.
This block consistently gives us the most complex and interesting Riesling from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard.
...The McAskill Riesling is made in very limited volumes, sourced predominately from a small block planted over 20 years ago that consistently produces Riesling of outstanding character and quality.
This block consistently gives us the most complex and interesting Riesling from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard.
The McAskill range consists of small volumes of the highest quality wine sourced exclusively from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard located in the well known sub region of White Hut. Named in honour after John McAskill who donated the land next door to our vineyard in 1860 to be used as a cemetery for the Gaelic speaking Scottish pioneers of the Clare Valley.
Reviews
96 points - Winestate Riesling & Blends 2022
Bronze - 2022 Clare Wine Show
N/A - 2022 Adelaide Wine Show
Tasting Notes
The appearance is of a brilliant pale straw colour with green hues. Aromatics showcase lemongrass, citrus fruits and hints of jasmine. The palate is defined by the drive and structure of the natural, mouth coating acidity with flavours in the lemon sorbet and kaffir lime spectrum. Made with a long future in mind this wine can be enjoyed in its y...
The appearance is of a brilliant pale straw colour with green hues. Aromatics showcase lemongrass, citrus fruits and hints of jasmine. The palate is defined by the drive and structure of the natural, mouth coating acidity with flavours in the lemon sorbet and kaffir lime spectrum. Made with a long future in mind this wine can be enjoyed in its youth but long term cellaring will reward those with patience.Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular
Vineyard
Single vineyard – Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard
Varietal
100% Riesling
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years
11.0% Alcohol