Howard Park Great Southern Riesling 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Howard Park
Label Name:
 
Great Southern Riesling
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Great Southern, Western Australia (Mount Barker & Porongurup)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
IWSC tasting entry (Riesling 2024 - Great Southern) noted bright citrus and steely palate; Vinonotebook review: 94/100 (2025) praising precision and cellar potential; Halliday Wine Companion: reviewed (2024)

Tasting Note
Pale, crystalline riesling with lime, green apple, citrus blossom, wet stone and subtle beeswax. Bright, mouth‑watering acidity, delicate fleshiness and a long, mineral-driven dry finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, crab, ceviche, grilled prawns, goat cheese, chicken salad. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Grapes hand-harvested from Great Southern vineyards (Mount Barker/Porongurup). Cold-pressed and fermented in stainless steel for purity; matured on fine lees briefly. Dry style with minimal oak influence.

Vineyard Info
Howard Park is a family-owned Western Australian producer operating in Margaret River and the Great Southern; part of the Burch Family Wines group. Focuses on cool-climate fruit and terroir-expressive winemaking.