Loosen Barry Slate Hill Riesling 2023

The friendship between Ernst Loosen of the Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany and Peter Barry of Jim Barry Wines, Australia, began in 1995 in London. Forged out of a mutual respect for the noble variety Riesling, this collaboration of ideas pays homage to the winemaking techniques used by the Loosen family for generations, and the vineyard practices of the Barry family. This wine is crafted using wild fermentation and aged on lees in tank for two years, enhancing its complexity and character. The name ‘Slate Hill’ derives from the German word ‘Schieferhügel’, evoking the steep vineyard slopes of the Mosel region and Wolta Wolta in the Clare Valley.

• Aroma

  A vibrant and expressive nose leads with white peach, guava, and lime curd, underpinned by green apple, kaffir lime, and a subtle flintiness. Hints of orange zest and almond meal add complexity, while delicate floral and herbal notes of pink lemonade, lemon verbena, and lemon thyme lift the aromatic profile.

• Palate

  The palate opens with a generous wave of white peach and blood orange richness before being drawn taut by a fine line of grapefruit acidity and chalky texture. A savoury lick of green olive brine and wet chalk nuances contribute to the wine’s complexity, while the precision and balance create a teardrop-shaped flavour arc—generous on entry, narrowing to a long, focused finish. Winery note