The Wines > O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling

Classic Watervale soils, red loam over limestone, west-facing - Grace's "dry-grown" vineyard is hard-pruned and hand-picked and relies only on the natural rainfall. The limestone tends to hold moisture and assist the vine in hot periods, almost drought-proofing in the summer months; good examples in the 2002 and 2004 vintages. Viticultural practices include vertical shoot positioning which not only encourages even ripening but also provides important shade to prevent the negative impact of sun-burn on the resultant wine.