2022 Domaine Ostertag "Clos Mathis" Riesling, Alsace, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Clos Mathis is a single vineyard Riesling from the eastern edge of Ribeauvill, nestled on a cool, granite slope at the base of the Vosges mountains. Originally planted by Andr Ostertag and named after his son, this 1. 2 hectare clos is now fully mature, producing Rieslings of finesse and firm structure. The 2022 vintage offered ideal growing conditionswarm, but not excessivepreserving freshness and aromatic complexity. Domaine Ostertag

The wine is aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels

Yarra Valley-based winemaker who founded his eponymous winery in 2004

many wineries have standard grape purchase contracts that are filled with small print

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with double pissage

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The 2022 was fermented in stainless steel and aged for 11 months on the lees

In 2008 he started his own label made up of vineyards

Drinks like a white Bordeaux

Peay Vineyards is a family-run estate founded by brothers Andy and Nick Peay and winemaker Vanessa Wong

There are 13 hectares of vines planted on the best clay-limestone soils in the Saumur region

charismatic Vincent Cantié