Philip Shaw Small Batch Riesling – An alchemy between the delicacy of an elderflower and the crispiness of a green pear weaved by notes of candied citrus zest. A flowing drink in which a soft density counteracts the vibrant acidity with a clean and tasty mineral finish.
The Riesling was fermented in large oak, 600L demi muid, in a refrigerated container right next to the vineyard. It is the ultimate expression of terroir. wo barrels were fermented with different German yeasts and the third was a wild ferment. As with all Riesling, the ferment was predictably slow and steady, all the while expressing different aromas and flavours. To use a German analogy, it’s a bit like making sauerkraut; it just tastes better. The ferment was stopped in the cool room and then blended with the remaining barrels in tank. Just a really fun wine to make.
The Riesling comes from a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Canobolas. We have only been producing a single variety Riesling for 2 years now, but we have made wine from these vines off and on for many years. It has a low water table and a high propensity to crop. With careful canopy and crop management it is an ideal site for producing aromatic Riesling of the highest pedigree.
A cool climate region can be defined as an area with heat degree days of 1600 or less. Cool nights in the growing season, large diurnal variation, long cool autumns and distinct seasons are also key factors in defining a cool climate region. Orange is one of a handful of regions in Australia that fall into this category. Orange is unique among these regions due to the cool climate being the result
of continental conditions rather than latitude.
To see our full range of Philip Shaw product go to the website
To find out more about the Philip Shaw winery go to their website
Philip Shaw Small Batch Riesling
£28.00 a bottle
1 in stock
Philip Shaw – “The adventure began when Philip purchased the land for his Koomooloo vineyard in June 1988. In close proximity to the region’s highest peak, Mt Canobolas, Koomooloo vineyard rises to an altitude of 900M with red loam soils over limestone.
In detail the Orange region and particularly Koomooloo Vineyard is perfect for the styles of wines Philip is keen to make.
Philip Shaw Wines are made only from the grapes grown on Koomooloo, a 47ha vineyard, most of which was planted in 1988/89. “
New South Wales Wines
Australia’s first vines were planted in New South Wales on the Farm Cove foreshore. The first commercial wine was made there, and the first wine exported to England – by Gregory Blaxland in 1823. Given the size and climate diversity of NSW and its large population, it is surprising that the state does not play a bigger role in Australian wine. It is a state of great contrasts, from the huge, flat expanse of irrigated vineyards in the Riverina area near Griffith to the high uplands of Mudgee in the north. The Hunter Valley is the most recognised region within NSW, famous for its long-lived Semillons and unique styled Shiraz. Riverina is the largest wine-producing region. The more recent viticultural developments are within the regions along the Great Dividing Range: Mudgee, Orange, Cowra, Hilltops etc. There is much promise and interest in the wines now being produced within these regions.
New South Wales Wines
Possible one of the greatest white grape varieties in the world. It can make outstanding wines with power, flavour, elegance, and has the ability to age. The range of styles vary from the light and crisp to rich sweet desert wines.
Philip Shaw
Philip Shaw
Philip Shaw
Philip Shaw
This website uses Cookies to improve your browsing experience. View Cookies Policy
I'm fine with this