Bay Of Fires Riesling 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bay Of Fires
Label Name:
 
Riesling
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tamar Valley & Northern Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday Wine Companion — 95 points (Dave Brookes) and Gold medal; Tasmanian Wine Show award (2023)

Tasting Note
Pale straw with green hues. Bright lime, kaffir-lime and musk on the nose; juicy citrus and stone-fruit mid-palate with crisp, saline mineral acidity and a lively, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Freshly caught crayfish with lime and butter, oysters, grilled prawns, lemon roast chicken; Asian: Thai green curry, spicy Szechuan stir-fry, sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger and scallions, tempura.

Production Method
Hand-harvested cool-climate fruit from Tasmanian sites; cool fermentation in stainless steel with minimal oak or lees contact; bottled under screwcap (Stelvin) to preserve aromatic purity.

Vineyard Info
Bay of Fires is a Tasmanian cool-climate label (est. early 2000s) producing aromatic whites and sparkling wines; sources fruit from Tamar, Relbia, Coal River and Derwent sub-regions.