The1961 Block is a new interpretation of Riesling. The grapes from the oldest vines on our Pewsey Vale Vineyard estate are hand-picked and the juice wild fermented, then aged for a few months on lees before bottling and release. The 1961 Block is proof that a healthy, biodiverse vineyard needs little winemaking intervention, as the grapes and yeast from the vineyard combine perfectly to make this evocative wine.

Good rains from June to August replenished groundwater, allowing the vines to happily start their growing season. Spring was warm to mild with some rain to keep moisture levels up to the growing vines. Windy weather during flowering led to a lower than average set. Summer and autumn were cool to mild and dry, ideal for slow ripening and achieving the perfect balance of flavour and natural acidity.

This wine is pristine and intense with aromas and flavors of lemon myrtle and tea tree blossom. With crushed quartz minerality, it is evocative, seamless and ageless. The wine shows great tautness and line as a young wine that will delight early drinkers as well as those who put it in the cellar. Enjoy with Kingfish sashimi and chili lime dressing, or vegetable spring rolls with Vietnamese herbs.