Naked Run The First Riesling 2020

4 Trophies
Trophy – Best Wine of Show
Trophy – Best Single Vineyard Wine
Trophy – Best Current Riesling of Show
Trophy – Best Riesling of Show
Clare Valley Wine Show 2020

95 Points & 5 Stars Huon Hooke

5 Stars & Outstanding Winewise

The Naked Run Clare Valley Riesling was named ‘The First’ as it is the first wine produced under the Naked Run Label. Made from 100% Clare Valley free run juice, the fruit is sourced from a single vineyard located at Sevenhill in the heart of the Clare Valley. The vineyard is situated 475 metres above sea level, a relatively cool site for the region. The vines are grown on red-grey loam over sandstone and slate/shale subsoil which produces minerality within the wine.

The fruit is machine harvested at night when the fruit was at its coolest, and processed as quickly as possible to minimise skin contact. It is pressed, cold settled for 3 days then racked for fermentation. The wine is fermented around 15oC until dry then stabilized, left on yeast lees for 3 months, followed by filtering and bottling. The 2020 Naked Run Riesling ‘The First’ is pale yellow straw in colour with green tints. It displays delicate floral, perfume and bath salt aromas. The palate is dominated by lemon and limes with a steely acid backbone which will allow this wine, any vintage to age elegantly for many years to come.

“Pale colour leads into a beautifully fragrant aroma of dried wildflowers, flecked with spices. The wine is delicate and refined at the same time as it’s intense and precise, the acidity superbly balanced and energising the palate without being obtrusive. Gently fruity but refreshingly dry at the finish. A delightful riesling in a more delicate cast.” – 95 Points & 5 Stars Huon Hooke

” A classically limey regional riesling. The vibrancy of aroma carries through to a long, acidfresh, beautifully balanced palate. Riesling enthusiasts – don’t miss this
bargain. ” – 5 Stars & Outstanding Winewise