Mt Horrocks, Cordon Cut (Half Bottle)

Alcohol percentage: 11.5%

Area:
Clare Valley, a relatively cool area home to thrilling dry riesling (the best in the new world), some fresh reds and this lively sweet white.

Grape variety:
100% Riesling, the vine cane ‘cut’ when mature, allowing a natural drying process in the open air.

Producer:
Stephanie Toole has run Mt Horrocks since 1993. She has just 10 hectares, all produced to exacting standards in both the vineyard and winery. The perfect example of the over-used term “hand-made”.

The Bottle Shop rating:
Sweet but not heavy (around 160 grammes of sugar per litre) with thrilling freshness beneath. This is outstanding in a lighter style.