Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling 2002

Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling 2002In 1969, Leasingham released its first vintage of Bin 7 Riesling. It soon established a reputation for quality and consistency, winning Gold medals at countless wine shows. Tim Knappstein was the architect of that success. Bin 7 is vinified from parcels of Riesling grown from distinctly different sites, including distinguished vineyards around Watervale and Neagles Rock. "Right from the outset, the more austere and elegant style of Bin 7 manifested

was blended in January and is currently being bottled

pesticides and herbicides

but underneath is a firm but well-integrated tannin structure and toasty

This is in a really great place

"As my point score suggests

1/3 from their 'La Montagne' Estate and 1/3 from their 'La Côte' Estate (in the sub-regions of Vallée de la Marne

"Deer Farm has regularly produced the best single vineyard wines each year and is the jewel in the Coldstream crown

but its balancing structure and length pay homage to the pedigree

bright and lively on the palate

While Elderton has grown and added new vineyards beyond the immediate family estate

Bright crimson and very bright fruit that is very beautiful and beautifully balanced

This block has been the testing ground for many early 'alternative' methods