2024 Mount Majura Riesling

Mount Majura has long been a quiet overachiever in the Canberra District, and their Riesling is arguably where they offer the most value. Sourced from the "Pines" block - the coolest, south-easterly corner of the estate - and steeper eastern slopes, this is a site-specific wine that consistently leans into a citrus and floral profile rather than the riper stone fruit found elsewhere in the region.

The 2024 season was a return to form for Canberra after a cold/wet 2023, with a warm, dry spring followed by a mild summer that preserved the "zesty" acidity the district is famous for.

New winemaker Jeremy Nascimben has nailed his first crack at this wine. The fruit was hand-picked and only the lightly pressed free-run juice was used to keep the palate clean. He stopped the fermentation with about 6g/l of residual sugar - just enough to buffer the high natural acidity without making the wine taste sweet.

It’s a classic, high-def Riesling. It’s vibrant, fresh, and exactly what Canberra Riesling should be.

96 points
“This is Jeremy Nascimben’s first vintage since taking over the winemaking reins at Mount Majura. He’s a great guy with an excellent palate and highly skilled. No wonder this is a gorgeous wine... It’s pristine, refreshing and a glorious drink.”
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points
“A fine and delicate young riesling which has underlying complexity and seems to promise even more in future. A wine of true finesse”
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)