grosset springvale 2017

grosset springvale riesling 2017 is a dry white wine produced by grosset, a winery located in the clare valley, a valley located in southern australia, about 100 kilometers north of adelaide. famous for its rieslings, the clare valley also produces world-class reds. grosset springvale riesling 2017 grosset springvale is a six-hectare vineyard and grosset springvale riesling is produced entirely from the springvale vineyard. "springvale" surprises with its seductive aromas of lime and lemon blossom. there are layers and layers of lime juice flavors, a firm structure, shivering acidity and lingering shale mineral notes. it is an exceptional springvale, fine, intense, pure, mineral and dry. 2017 is their third consecutive exceptional vintage and makes 2017, 2016 and 2015 the best run of seasons they have ever had. these latter wines are beautiful expressions of variety, season and place. grosset springvale riesling 2017, springvale is a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard where the land is not worked. the vines, with 2,500 plants per hectare, are tended by hand. planted entirely with three riesling clones (one widespread german, one rare german, and one locally sourced), the vines produce compact greenish-yellow clusters and medium-sized berries. harvested by hand, each vine produces an average of two and a half bottles of wine. the vineyards are situated in the highlands of the clare valley, each selected for its potential to produce great wine and planted by grosset. what to do in the clare valley, one of the oldest wine regions in australia well, most visitors want to explore the clare valley and taste the diversity of wines the region has to offer. but it can also be done: - if you're looking for a slower way to get around, you can rent a bike for a day and ride the clare valley riesling trail. the route starts from auburn, in the south, and ends at barinia road, north of clare. the basic route is 35 km, but you can also incorporate some additional loops that allow you to visit many of the wineries along the way. - the rattler trail is another popular hike that starts in the city of riverton and joins the start of the riesling trail in auburn. there are also over 100km of trails that make up the clare valley wine and wilderness trail, divided into smaller sections that are much more manageable in a day. combine them all to see the highlights. it is one of the best free things to do in the clare valley. - clare valley gourmet week is held every year in may and is the perfect opportunity to discover all the local products in the area. it coincides with the end of the harvest and the launch of the new wines.