Tar & Roses 'Lewis' Riesling 2019

The heart of this blend comes from the Lewis Riesling Block off the Mitchelton vineyard, longtime regarded as one of the best sources of Riesling in Central Victoria. After years of sampling the riesling blocks at Mitchelton, Don tagged individual vines that he felt had a special character. After sufficient vines were tagged, he had cuttings taken and sent to the nursery for propagation. The resulting Lewis Block is a reflection of this attention to detail.

"The late Don Lewis was a superlative maker of riesling and in his time at Mitchelton fashioned some of Australia's best. His winemaking partner, Narelle King, produces a fine wine in homage with his signature-style striking aromatics: lime skin, spring blossom, grapefruit, leatherwood honey. A solid riesling profile drives the palate with citrus pith and peel, finishing with a ping of zingy acidity. Concentrated, yes, but there is a developing savouriness which is moreish. A keeper." 95pts - James Halliday - Wine Companion