2022 Mount Majura Riesling

One of Canberra's 'quiet achiever' producers with a cracking Riesling release. Just a touch off-dry to balance the acidity of a cool season.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

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After the smoke-affected vintage of 2020 we are back to a cracking Canberra Riesling from the guys at Mount Majura.

It's all white flowers and orchard blossom and crunchy citrus - there's great acidity thanks to the lovely cool season. Fermentation is stopped with about 7.4g of residual sugar, beautifully balancing the flowing acidity.

Riesling may be what Canberra does best, certainly in value terms.

Our original planting of Riesling in the Pines block, the coolest, most south-easterly aspect of our site, has now been supplemented with Riesling grafted onto vines of similar age in the North block, a little steeper and more east-facing. After nineteen vintages, we recognize typical characters that our site produces: white blossom aromatics and citrus characters leaning more towards lemon peel and grapefruit, and often a hint of aniseed.

Region: Canberra Wine Region, NSW
Blend: Riesling (100%)
ABV: 11.50%
Closure: 750ml
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92 Points - "Pale, water-white colour, the aromas are green-herbs, nettles and stalky scents, the palate very restrained and pared-back, delicate, lean, intense but seems a bit under-fruited. The acidity is high but not strident or unbalanced. It's balanced, the finish dry and smooth. A little age will bring more out of this." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

93 Points - "Lime, aniseed and musk. Distinctive riesling and a very good one. Heightened aromatics lead to an intense, pretty, talc-like palate, flush with citrus and apple, pebbly even. I personally would cellar this but it sure is mouth-watering now." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
  • MJ
    Michael J.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    4 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Riesling

    Great little riesling with a nice soft finish. Best enjoyed with some great seafood and friends!

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    Michael M.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    4 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great example of Canberra District Riesling

    This is a great example of Canberra District Riesling, up there with the best (e.g. Clonakilla, Ravensworth) in the region. This is a dry, minerally style with great persistence. Great value for money.

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