Torzi Matthews

2010 Frost Dodger Riesling

Old Vine Eden Valley Riesling sourced from frost heritant vineyards dating back to 1930.

Region

Eden Valley

Sub-Region

Craneford and Mt McKenzie

Soil

Complex sites that house thin sandy clay loams, Ironstone / quartz gravels with underlain schists.

Altitude

350 meters – 450 meters

Vineyard Practices

Family traditional methods with a diet of composts, native grasses & flora as ground cover, low water imput and natural sprays for diseases.

Trellis System

Single wire

Varietal Blend

Riesling

Age of Vines

45 - 79 years old

Oak Treatment

None

Alc/vol

13%

Yield per vine

2 kg

Production

4,200 bottles

Vintage

Good winter rains and good fruit set was a sign of a great start. December was moderatley warm with January and February being the warmest. Leading up to March 16 harvest the days were warm and the nights cool making this Riesling vintage a great release showcasing amazing textural mouthfeel and intense fruitness.

Wine making

Hand picked whole bunch pressed and free run only. Natural cold settling for 12 days then racked with little solids remaining for wild yeast ferment at low temperature for 6 weeks continuing with lees aging for 8 weeks for extra body, texture, weight and complexity.