2024 Homestead Riesling

Refreshing aromas of ripe apricot and perfumed elderflower combine with a subtle undercurrent of fresh bush honey gives this wine an enticing nose. The apricot notes follow through and are accompanied by crisp apple on the palate, with a lingering hint of warm summer florals. A clean mineral acidity gives the wine beautiful poise and an elegant lingering finish.

Drinking well now but will reward from several years of careful cellaring.

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Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

Watch the video below as our head winemaker Matt talks us through a tasting of Homestead Riesling.

In this video, you’ll learn about:

• Fruit sourced from the oldest vines at Jackson Estate (approximately 35 years old)

• The location of these vines on a very stony section of the Homestead vineyard

• How vine age influences the development of classic Riesling characters

• Structural elements including tension, freshness, and balanced acidity

• The wine’s ability to drink well now while rewarding careful cellaring

• Food pairing suitability, including shellfish and fresh fish

What Shapes the Style

Homestead Riesling is made from fruit sourced from the oldest vines at Jackson Estate, planted approximately 35 years ago on a very stony section of the Homestead vineyard. Vine age contributes to the development of classic Riesling character, while the stony soils help retain freshness and precision. These factors combine to produce a wine with natural tension, balanced acidity, and clarity through the palate.

Enjoyment & Occasion

This wine is drinking well now and is suitable for careful cellaring over several years. Its structure, freshness, and balance make it well suited to pairing with shellfish and fresh fish.