Jim Barry Wines Riesling Loosen Barry Slate Hill 2023

This 2023 Riesling Loosen Barry Slate Hill spent two years aging on lees, a technique that introduces notable texture to the traditional Clare Valley aromatics. The nose displays generous stone fruit character, complemented by subtle floral notes of lavender and hints of dried herbal complexity. The palate delivers the tension characteristic of the region's slate-influenced terroir, with pronounced acidity providing the wine's backbone. This bracing acidity finds counterbalance in residual sweetness and a distinctive chalky, mineral texture derived from the extended lees contact. The finish shows moderate persistence before tapering.