Knappstein

The Insider Riesling 750mL

A step away from the classically produced Knappstein Estate Riesling style, The Insider looks to showcase the winemaker’s ability to blend separate parcels of wine all produced in their own individual way. From Watervale in the south, to Clare in the north, select patches of grapes are chosen from Knappsteins Estate vineyards for their ability to contribute to the unique Insider style.

The fruit is divided into different parcels. One parcel was made in stainless steel and underwent slow, cool fermentation which was stopped early to drive the lemon sherbet and mandarin flavours, a second parcel fermented in barrel to drive texture and palate weight, and a third parcel received some skin contact in the press for richer flavours. The components combine in harmonious balance.

"Gorgeously youthful and elegantly fragrant with crunchy apple, lime peel and wet limestone notes, it's concentrated and persistent on the palate delivering excellent fruit purity and length. Superbly structured and gracefully long. At its best: 2025 to 2041" - 96 Points | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

“Excellent intensity here and the flesh to match it. This is a pulpy Riesling, but its drinkability remains writ large. Lemon pulp, lime, grapefruit, and slate characters put on a commanding display. Reduction, slight, adds texture as much as flavour. This is very good.” - 93 Points | Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front.

“Pale colour, very bright, with a beautifully pure Riesling floral aroma, the palate following on faithfully, with great delicacy and intensity, refinement, and length. A copybook young Clare Riesling.” - 93 Points | Huon Hooke, The Real Review.