Naked Run Wines Place in Time Riesling 2018

Extended cellaring allows Riesling to develop its signature petrol and honey characteristics while maintaining crisp acidity. This deliberate ageing process transforms the wine's citrus and jasmine notes into more complex flavours, creating the depth that earned this wine gold medals at both Melbourne Royal and Clare Valley Wine Shows. The result is a Riesling that showcases both youthful vibrancy and mature sophistication.

Steve Baraglia's reputation stems from his deep understanding of Clare Valley's unique terroir and his ability to craft multiple award-winning wines across the region. His expertise with Riesling is particularly renowned, as he consistently produces wines that capture the mineral-driven character Clare Valley is famous for. The fact that Naked Run Wines earned 'Best Small Producer' at the Clare Valley Wine Show demonstrates his commitment to quality over quantity.

The citrus provides the wine's backbone with bright acidity and zesty freshness, while jasmine adds an elegant floral lift that's characteristic of premium Clare Valley Riesling. These aromatics are balanced by underlying minerality from the region's slate soils, creating a wine that's both immediately appealing and intellectually satisfying. This flavour combination is what makes Australian Riesling distinct from its German counterparts.

Single vineyard wines express the unique characteristics of one specific site, allowing the terroir to shine through without blending from multiple locations. This means every bottle captures the exact soil composition, microclimate, and elevation of that particular Clare Valley plot. For Riesling especially, this site-specific approach allows the mineral character and aromatic intensity to be more pronounced and distinctive.

Serve chilled at 8-10°C to highlight the citrus and jasmine aromatics while maintaining the wine's mineral backbone. The medium body means it can handle slightly richer foods than lighter Rieslings - try it with spiced Asian cuisine, fresh seafood, or aged cheeses. Given its 4-year maturation, this wine has the structure to continue developing in bottle for several more years if stored properly.