{"product_id":"kilikanoon-morts-block-watervale-riesling-750ml","title":"Kilikanoon Mort's Block Watervale Riesling 2024 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Watervale Riesling with lemon, lime, jasmine and mineral freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale Riesling 2024 is a beautifully focused single vineyard Riesling from Watervale in the Clare Valley. Crisp, fine and full of energy, it shows the purity and drive that make this subregion one of Australia’s great homes for Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage delivers concentrated lemon and lime, with classic chalky aromas, ripe nectarine, mandarin pith, jasmine and talc. A bright natural acidity carries the wine through a long, clean and refreshing finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon, lime, jasmine, talc, ripe nectarine, mandarin pith and chalky mineral detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry and focused with juicy citrus, lime acidity, fine texture and refreshing mineral drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, clean and persistent with lingering lemon, lime, talc and crisp Watervale freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe well chilled at around 8 to 10 degrees. Enjoy with oysters, prawns, grilled fish, Thai dishes, Vietnamese salads, sushi, roast chicken, goat cheese or crisp vegetable dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKilikanoon is one of Clare Valley’s most respected wineries, founded in 1997 by Kevin Mitchell. The winery quickly built a reputation for expressive regional wines with depth, precision and strong vineyard identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMort’s Block is one of the key wines in the Kilikanoon range and has been part of the story since the winery’s first year of production. The vineyard was planted in 1973 by Mort Mitchell, father of founding winemaker Kevin Mitchell, and the wine is made as a tribute to Mort’s work and dedication to the land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatervale is one of the Clare Valley’s most famous Riesling areas. Its altitude, cool nights, Terra Rossa soils and long ripening season help produce wines with intense citrus fruit, floral lift, natural acidity and excellent ageing potential. Mort’s Block captures that classic Watervale character with clarity, length and bright mineral freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKilikanoon Mort’s Block Riesling 2024 is delicious now for its citrus intensity and crisp acidity, but it is also built to age. Drink now to 2038 under good storage conditions. With time, expect the lemon and lime notes to develop into toast, honey, citrus oil and gentle spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccolades and Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinepilot.com - 94 Points. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis consistently beautiful Watervale Riesling comes off some very old very low-yielding vines. It’s keen and crisp with a salivating palate that is juicy and mouthwatering with its crisp crunchy acidity. The beautiful minerality on the finish brings you back for another slurp. $25. Ray Jordan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 88 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eA crisp and dry white of brightness, light citrusy fruitiness, some yeasty, savoury oatmeal-like elements and floral lift in both the perfume and palate. Zingy and skeletal, it's a refreshing wine, perhaps a little diffuse in character, and the yeasty elements need fusing into fruit to find more balance, but a pleasing enough offering for elementary Clare riesling. Mike Bennie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKilikanoon Mort’s Block Riesling 2024 is a smart cellar choice for lovers of classic Clare Valley Riesling. With old vine fruit from a single Watervale vineyard, a long standing producer pedigree and strong reviews including 95 points from SA Wine Guide 2025, it offers excellent value and ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kilikanoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watervale, Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screw cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mort’s Block, planted in 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Now to 2038\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 points SA Wine Guide 2025, 94 points Wine Orbit, 94 points WinePilot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":47804306325721,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Kilikanoon_Mort_s_Block_Watervale_Riesling_2024_750ml.png?v=1785566932","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/kilikanoon-morts-block-watervale-riesling-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}