Mort's Block Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 15 years from vintage release, transitioning beautifully from vibrant, youthful citrus to complex, toasty notes with age.
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Fresh oysters, spicy Thai cuisine, grilled white fish
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Hailing from the Watervale sub-region of South Australia's famed Clare Valley, Mort's Block Riesling is a poignant tribute to Mort Mitchell, father of Kilikanoon's founder Kevin Mitchell. Mort planted these vines in the classic terra rossa soils—red loam over limestone—which define the region's finest white wines. This terroir imparts a striking mineral tension and pristine citrus focus to the wine. Crafted using traditional, gentle basket pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the fruit, Mort's Block is celebrated for its laser-like acidity, intense lime juice aromas, and wet-stone minerality. It stands as a benchmark of Clare Valley Riesling, capturing both family heritage and regional typicity.
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Founded in 1997 by winemaker Kevin Mitchell, Kilikanoon is nestled in the picturesque Clare Valley of South Australia, operating from a historic property in Penwortham. The winery is celebrated for its meticulous, terroir-driven approach, sourcing fruit from diverse microclimates and ancient, ungrafted vines to craft wines of immense depth and character. Kilikanoon is particularly renowned for its powerful yet elegant Shiraz expressions, such as the flagship Oracle Shiraz and Covenant Shiraz, alongside exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and crisp Clare Valley Rieslings. This dedication to expressing regional identity has earned the estate international acclaim as one of Australia's premier boutique wineries of the modern era.