# Ridge of Tears Riesling (2022)

- **Producer:** Logan Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** New South Wales, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** orange peel, blossom, lilac, elderflower, peach, lime, pear, honey, toasted bread

## About this wine

The Logan Ridge of Tears Riesling 2022 is a 100% Riesling from the Orange region of New South Wales, Australia. Produced by Logan Wines, a family-owned estate focused on cool-climate viticulture, this wine is part of their premium 'Ridge of Tears' range. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards on Mount Canobolas, known for their volcanic soils and cool conditions. The 2022 vintage presented challenges with reduced yields, contributing to the wine's concentration. Logan Wines' philosophy aims to marry Australian fruit intensity with European balance.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'Best New World Riesling' at Meininger's Best of Riesling 2023.
- Sourced from vineyards at 970 meters elevation on Mount Canobolas.
- Represents the highest tier of Logan Wines' production.
- The 2021 vintage has aging potential for up to 20 years.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and citrus notes cut through richer elements like butter sauces and fatty fish, cleansing the palate. Its delicate fruit profile complements lighter proteins and vegetables without overpowering them. The wine's aromatic nature also pairs well with fresh herbs.

## Wine making process

The Logan Ridge of Tears Riesling 2022 involved meticulous handling of small parcels of top fruit. The 2022 vintage featured wild-yeast fermentation, with the grapes plunged by hand, followed by a year of aging in the winery. For the 2023 vintage, winemaking included a brief period of skin maceration before spontaneous fermentation in old oak barrels, with the wine then aged on its lees in these barrels for 11 months.