Specialising in cool climate wine, Delatite’s winery and vineyards are on rolling hills at the base of Mt Buller in north-east Victoria. It was established in 1968 by Robert and Vivienne Ritchie and now run by their son David. Our approach to winemaking has been forged from the family’s history of working with the land in Victoria for over 170 years.

A small portion of the wine was fermented in large old oak puncheons to add some further complexity to the wine. All of the juice was fermented by our natural wild yeasts and then racked off its lees at the end of fermentation. The wine was prepared for bottling without any further ‘manipulation’, other than filtration to retain the pristine character of our delicate Riesling.

Estate grown using biodynamic principles, wild ferment, no fining or enyzmes added. Captures aromatic and lifted alpine florals and subtle herbs that always impress, and work so well with the singular citrus purity of the style. White flowers, lime juice and lemon zest meet sorrel and chervil on a crisp, dry bed of flinty, fine acidity. A lemon drop note on the finish is a nice lasting touch. Drink to: 2030; Date Tasted: Nov 2025; Alcohol: 12%; Price: $32.00; Rating: 95 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion