CUDLEE CREEK – ADELAIDE HILLS
The Wine
This is our first release from the organically-farmed Mt Bera Vineyard at Cudlee Creek. The vineyard is currently in the organic conversion phase which comes before receiving full organic certification.
2022 was a challenging season at Mt Bera. The vineyard was hit by hail resulting in tiny yields, and because of this, we have an extremely limited 2022 release.
The nose shows citrus blossom, apple, peach and earthy parsnip. The palate has marmalade, pepper and fennel seed, it’s almost oily with a mouth-coating tannins.
Organically grown and made (uncertified)
Drink 2022 to 2030, possibly beyond.
Serving temp 9-11℃, cooler in warm weather.
Alcohol - 13.5% alc/vol
Vegan Friendly
Winemaking
Handmade at CRFT certified organic winery in Carey Gully.
100% certified ‘In Conversion’ organically grown Cudlee Creek Grüner handpicked on March 22.
Whole-bunch pressed to tank to begin fermentation then transferred into oak for wild fermentation on full solids. 100% older seasoned (neutral) French barriques.
100% wild yeast ferment. Full wild MLF. Occasional lees stirring. 12 weeks in oak.
Bottled July 2022.
Mt Bera Vineyard
Vineyard: Owned and farmed by Greg Horner.
Location: Cudlee Creek - Peramangk Country – Adelaide Hills
Elevation: 380 to 410 metres
Aspect: North North West
Planted: 2011
Clone: Iby, HHW1, HHW2
Map: -34.844650, 138.847464
Soil: Rich deep red clay loam soil high in iron, magnesium and manganese.
The Mt Bera Gruner vineyard has a three-sided cold-catchment with only drainage down to the Karrawirra Parri (Torrens) Gorge. This provides unique conditions producing a huge diurnal variation of 15-20C. These conditions favour notes of pepper and spice and higher natural acidity.