The Vineyard
K1 Vineyard is owned and farmed by Geoff Hardy.
Site location: Kuitpo - Adelaide Hills
Map coordinates: -35.226406,138.668736
Planted: 2009
Elevation: 300 to 320m
Soil: Bright clay with gravel, quartz, ironstone and sandstone.
Aspect: West facing
Harvest: 7th March 2013
Tonnes: 1.93T
The Winemaking
100% Adelaide Hills Grüner Veltliner.
Hand-picked and gently whole bunch pressed.
Fermented cool & slow in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the vineyard, followed by time on lees for mouthfeel.
Crafted with minimal additives and fining, all CRFT wines are vegan.
Bottled 1st August 2013 – 1,470 bottles
The Wine
This Austrian native is proving to be the superstar variety of the Adelaide Hills, and without doubt, has found its second home.
Similar in style to the Austrian classed “Federspiel” Grüner Veltliner. Medium bodied with delicate fruit, peppery notes and a minerally backbone.
Delicate white pear and stone fruits together with warm fennel seed spice and white pepper, our Grüner has loads of interest.
The palate is all about purity of site, with textural layers, lingering acidity and spice.
Food... Grüner Veltliner loves Seafood & Asian cuisine. Pairing with cheese will really bring out the Grüner spice.
Drinking... Enjoy now or allow to mature to 2018.
Alcohol: 12.0% alc/vol
pH: 3.15
TA: 6.10 g/L
RS: 1.3 g/L (dry)
Reviews
95 points - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion