In recent times, Atlas has emerged as one of the Clare Valley's most exciting wine producers. The project of Adam Barton and Amy Lane, Atlas consistently deliver impressive examples of Clare Valley's hero varietals.
This 2023 Atlas Watervale Riesling is crafted from grapes grown on two unique vineyards in the Watervale subregion of the Clare Valley, where the vines are rooted in quintessential red loam over limestone. Typically fragrant, this offers plenty of citrus lime, green apple and bath salts note on the nose.
The palate offers impressive concentration with generous flavours of lime and grapefruit pith complemented by aromatic hints of citrus blossom, lemongrass, ginger and perfume. A Clare Valley with plenty of steely acidity and lovely structure, this is drinking beautifully now but is sure to develop further complexity with time in the cellar.
