2011 Riesling

The 2011 vintage was challenging on many levels, starting with a wetter than average winter and the coldest for 13 years. The drought was broken across the country with floods in the eastern states, cyclonic monsoonal activity in the north promoting unseasonal rains across the south and Summer was generally mild. Rain, high humidity and mild temperatures continued through March, making it one of the wettest in nearly 30 years. While this affected ripening it allowed for early flavour development and maintained excellent levels of acidity. Despite the difficult conditions, the flavours in the Avon Brae vineyard white wines, in particular riesling, were striking.