Mac Forbes RS3 Riesling 2019

Description

Over the past 15 years, Mac Forbes has always been overwhelmed by the presence of their Caveat vineyard in the Strathbogie Ranges. A supposedly sealed road that wanders north from Yea climbing to the elevated granite soils that sit 600m above sea level. Generally 5 degrees cooler than the valley floor, this small vineyard is surrounded not by other vineyards but rather unforgiving grazing land. A hot and exceptionally dry growing season, yields were low in 2019, but produced grapes with an intense and complex fruit profile different to what they had seen from this site previously. The RS3 is a blend of two harvest days – March 6th and 14th. It was fermented and matured mainly in neutral French oak barriques, with a small component being drawn from our brand new 2000L concrete tank. The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Riesling Country – Australia Region – Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria Vintage – 2019 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 12%