{"product_id":"pewsey-vale-vineyard-1961-block-riesling-2023","title":"Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2023 - Premium Eden Valley White Wine","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA benchmark Eden Valley Riesling born from the oldest vines on the estate. Pure, focused, and historically significant.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience a piece of Australian wine history. The 1961 Block Riesling is named after the historic section of the Pewsey Vale Vineyard where the vines were first planted in 1961—marking the rejuvenation of the Eden Valley as a premium wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese old vines, rooted deep in the rocky soils of the High Eden, naturally produce low yields of incredibly concentrated fruit. The 2023 vintage is a testament to the site: a wine of structural elegance, intense minerality, and a philosophical devotion to the \"The Contour\" of the land. This is a Riesling for the serious collector and the lover of pure, unadulterated fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrom vines planted in 1961 high in the cool Eden Valley, this single-vineyard Riesling is a benchmark expression of Australia’s most revered white grape. The 2023 vintage captures the purity of the site with crystalline fruit, taut minerality, and remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRegion: Eden Valley, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVariety: Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStyle: Dry, full-bodied white wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCellaring Potential: Drink now for freshness, or cellar confidently until 2040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis wine is crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard’s altitude and ancient soils to speak clearly. It is bone dry, intense, and powerful, yet beautifully balanced, making it both approachable in youth and profound with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🍋 Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale straw with green hues, shimmering in the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromas: \u003c\/strong\u003eLifted notes of lime zest, green apple, lemon myrtle, and tea tree blossom, layered with hints of fennel, crushed quartz, and ozone freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eBone dry and precise, with crunchy citrus, green apple, and floral lift. The texture is taut and linear, driven by minerality and a steely backbone. Persistent length carries flavours of stone and subtle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, focused, and refreshing, with a lingering citrus purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, or spicy Asian dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e✨ Why Buy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: From one of Australia’s oldest Riesling blocks (planted 1961).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines intensity, purity, and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional value for a wine of this pedigree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐\u003cstrong\u003e Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised for concentration, minerality, and breathtaking focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e – Campbell Mattinson:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Bone dry, intense and powerful with persistent length. 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