Grosset Springvale Riesling 2015

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Grosset
Label Name:
 
Springvale Riesling
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Springvale (Watervale), Clare Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 96; Wine & Spirits 94; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92; multiple 94–96 reviews from international critics

Tasting Note
Dry, high‑acid riesling with lime, lemon blossom, green apple, talc and chalky slate minerality; incisive, steely palate and long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled calamari, oysters, roast chicken salad, lemony ceviche. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Thai green curry (mild), Vietnamese spring rolls, light spicy Chinese or Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown, hand-harvested fruit from low-yielding, close-planted vines; organic/biodynamic farming; gentle winemaking to preserve purity and natural acidity.

Vineyard Info
Springvale is a single‑vineyard site (planted 2000) on red loam over limestone with deep Mintaro slate; A‑Grade certified organic and biodynamic, high altitude Watervale site.