Grosset Alea Riesling 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Grosset
Label Name:
 
Alea Riesling
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley (Watervale) - Rockwood Vineyard
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95 (Erin Larkin); James Suckling 94; Tyson Stelzer 94; The Wine Front 93+; Released 1 Sep 2023

Tasting Note
Crisp, lime- and lemon-driven riesling with roasted pineapple, green apple, lychee and juniper notes. Very bright acidity, delicate mid-palate richness and a long, stony, almost bone-dry finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled prawns, lemon sole, roast chicken, goat cheese, Thai green curry, spicy Sichuan dishes, sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Sourced from ACO-certified organic/biodynamic Rockwood Vineyard. European-style vinification: cool fermentation (stainless steel), slight residual sugar, unfined, vegan-friendly and sealed under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Grosset Wines (Jeffrey Grosset), established 1981. Alea is from the Rockwood estate vineyard—planted 2001–2018—and farmed biodynamically for low-yield, terroir-driven riesling.