Botrytis Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 3–15 years from the vintage release, developing deeper petrol, toast, and amber honey notes over time.
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Blue cheese, lemon tart, fruit-based desserts
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Lindemans Botrytis Riesling is a luscious testament to the magic of 'noble rot' (Botrytis cinerea) in South Australia's premium cool-climate pockets. When autumn mists blanket the vineyards, this beneficial fungus pierces the grape skins, dehydrating the berries and concentrating their natural sugars, acids, and flavors. Lindemans, with its deep pioneering roots dating back to 1843, masterfully harnesses this natural phenomenon to produce a dessert wine of incredible depth. The wine undergoes a slow, cool fermentation to preserve the intense aromatic profile of apricot, candied citrus peel, and wild honey, balanced beautifully by Riesling's signature vibrant acidity that prevents the wine from feeling cloying.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1843 by Dr. Henry Lindeman in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Lindemans is one of Australia's oldest and most pioneering wine estates. Dr. Lindeman initially planted his first vines at his 'Cawarra' property, establishing a philosophy of crafting approachable, high-quality wines designed to bring joy to everyday life. Over the generations, the winery expanded its footprint into South Australia's premium cool-climate regions, most notably Coonawarra, where it produces iconic, structured reds like the Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet and St George Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Lindemans is celebrated globally for both its historic, cellar-worthy single-vineyard releases and its highly popular, fruit-forward Bin Series, maintaining a legacy of quality and accessibility.