Little Reddie Riesling 2023 (6 Bottles) Macedon & Heathcote, Victoria

$196.00 GST Included

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Dash Farms is one of Pat Underwood’s favoured sites. Perched on the southern ridge of Leanganook, the site sits at a lofty 475 metres elevation and has a north-south row orientation. Planted in the 1990s to various varieties, including Riesling and Chardonnay―you might recall Pat’s brilliant first Dash Farms Chardonnay last year―the soils are rich in decomposed granite over a granite bedrock.

In previous years, Pat has used the Riesling in blended whites, but in 2023 decided to take the plunge with a straight bottling. The fruit was picked at full ripeness and pressed gently to 600-litre Stockinger casks and stainless-steel tanks for fermentation. The wine matured on full lees until February 2024, after which it rested in tank before bottling.

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About Little Reddie

Pat Underwood uncovers unique vineyards in Central Victoria, from dry-grown plots in Malmsbury, obscure plantings of indigenous Venetian varieties or iron rich sites planted to beautifully bloody and mineral Nebbiolo.

His relationships with his growers are fierce, and he works alongside them wherever he can, sharing ethics and values on the land and in the cellar, with passionate intuition and minimal intervention.

Pat Underwood is the mind, hands and palate behind the charming wines of Little Reddie.

Pat takes fruits from across multiple well-farmed sites across Central Victoria. These are, by and large, vineyards and regions that fly under the radar. Well, Pat is making more and more people sit up and take notice.

He makes everything from classic, straight-down-the-line Shiraz and Chardonnay to more esoteric blends and naturally made experimental wines. These are joyful, friendly, charismatic wines from a young guy who shares those same characteristics.

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