Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Grosset
Label Name:
 
Polish Hill Riesling
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley (Polish Hill River)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Listed in James Suckling Top 100 Wines of Australia 2020; Retailer/critics scores reported up to 97; Langton's classified as 'Exceptional'

Tasting Note
Concentrated lime, finger-lime and grapefruit, chalky/talc minerality with floral notes; razor-sharp acidity, savory slate character and an intensely long, pithy citrus finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled prawns, oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, roast chicken. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, Chinese steamed fish, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ACO organic/biodynamic; pneumatic pressing with free-run juice only; cool fermentation, ~2 months on lees, minimal intervention; filtered, not fined.

Vineyard Info
Jeffrey Grosset’s estate Polish Hill Vineyard (c. eight hectares) on blue slate; planted to three Riesling clones, low-yield, hand-tended and ACO certified organic/biodynamic; flagship Clare Valley site.