Bay Of Fires Riesling 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bay Of Fires
Label Name:
 
Riesling
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Coal River & Derwent Valleys)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling (0.8% Chardonnay, 0.4% Pinot Gris blended)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores & notes: James Halliday 93 (2020) — focused lemon/lime, fig and white nectarine; Winepilot review 95 — lychee/kumquat lift and grapefruit/nectarine palate; 5% and Tasmanian sources. Sources:

Tasting Note
Pale lime-yellow. Bright lime, lemon and musk aromatics with hints of white nectarine, fig and flint. Youthful, high acidity, focused citrus core, light phenolic grip and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh prawns, crayfish with lime-butter, ceviche, goat cheese, green salads. Asian: Thai prawn curry, spicy Szechuan dishes, sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese lime-and-herb seafood salads.

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit from Tasmanian valleys; cool stainless‑steel fermentation, minimal skin contact; lees time for texture; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Bay of Fires is a Tasmanian producer sourcing fruit from Tamar, Coal River and Derwent Valleys, known for cool‑climate Riesling focused on purity and longevity.