# Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling (1998)

- **Producer:** Richmond Grove Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €68
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Passed
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, lemon, grapefruit, lime, toasted bread, biscuit, ginger, petrol (gasoline), honey, almond

## About this wine

The Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling 1998 is a white wine from the Watervale sub-region of the Clare Valley, South Australia. Produced by Richmond Grove Wines, part of Pernod Ricard Winemakers Australia, this 100% Riesling wine is notable for its significant aging potential. The 1998 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions in Australia, contributing to healthy grape development. A distinctive aspect of this wine's history is its involvement in the early adoption of screw cap closures in Australia, with a portion of the 1998 vintage being sealed with screw caps as part of a special initiative led by winemaker John Vickery. This wine has been recognized for its capacity to develop complex secondary characteristics over time while maintaining its structural integrity.

## Interesting facts

- Part of early screw cap adoption in Australia.
- Sealed with screw caps in a special cellaring pack.
- Led by renowned Riesling winemaker John Vickery.
- Received critical acclaim with scores up to 93/100.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent acidity provides a refreshing counterpoint to richer dishes, cutting through fats and cleansing the palate. Its aromatic complexity can complement or contrast with a variety of herbs and spices found in diverse cuisines.

## Wine making process

The Richmond Grove Watervale Riesling 1998 is a 100% Riesling wine produced from grapes sourced from the Watervale region in Clare Valley, South Australia. Richmond Grove Wines, as part of Pernod Ricard Winemakers Australia, sources grapes from various renowned Australian wine districts to highlight regional characteristics. The 1998 vintage experienced favorable weather conditions, with a cool spring followed by a long, hot, and dry summer, which aided in healthy grape development. A notable aspect of this wine's production history is its participation in the early adoption of screw cap closures in Australia, with a portion of the 1998 vintage being sealed with screw caps as part of a special initiative. The wine is recognized for its capacity to age gracefully, developing complex secondary characteristics over time.