Werkstatt Sparkling Riesling 2026

Bridget Mac had trained and worked as an artist before making the move to winemaking, and spent several vintages working with winemakers in Europe and Australia. 

A long, cool 2026 vintage in Mount Gambier—marked by increased rainfall—delivered excellent fruit quality and vibrant natural acidity, with harvest landing three and a half weeks later than the previous year. The grape were gently pressed via a long, cold cycle and cold-settled, the juice was racked into neutral oak for primary fermentation. The base wine matured on full solids until mise en tirage, yielding a fresh, precise sparkling bottled without extended autolysis to highlight its pure, primary fruit expression.

Toffee sugar, fresh hazelnut, and ripe yellow fruit lead the nose, alongside night-blooming florals, delicate feijoa, and warm slate. The palate is bright and mouth-filling, driven by sharp lemon, lime, grapefruit pith, and green walnut. A classy, gentle mousse carries the bright, driving acidity through to an exceptionally long, clean finish.