Mort's Reserve Watervale Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 15 years from vintage release, though well-cellared bottles can beautifully develop complex toasty notes for up to 20 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Freshly shucked oysters, spicy Thai green curry, pan-seared trout with lemon herb butter.
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The Mort's Reserve Watervale Riesling is a poignant tribute to Mort Mitchell, father of Kilikanoon's founder Kevin Mitchell, who meticulously planted the golden hillside vineyards of Watervale. Sourced from these prized, low-yielding vines in the Clare Valley, this wine embodies the region's unique terroir, characterized by red loam over limestone soils and a microclimate of warm days and cool, crisp nights. Crafted using traditional cool-fermentation techniques in stainless steel tanks, the wine preserves the absolute purity of the fruit. It showcases the classic Watervale signature of intense citrus, vibrant lime juice, and a distinct, chalky mineral backbone that has made Clare Valley Riesling legendary among collectors worldwide.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.