Grosset Springvale Riesling 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Grosset
Label Name:
 
Springvale Riesling
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley (Watervale)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~91 for 2019; Vivino average ~3. 9/5; widely praised in Decanter and other critics

Tasting Note
Intensely perfumed lime and lemon blossom, lemongrass and white florals with chalky mineral and subtle petrol notes; concentrated citrus palate, mouth‑puckering acidity and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, ceviche, grilled prawns/seafood, sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry, spicy Szechuan dishes, goat cheese, roast pork with lemon, light fish pasta.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, gently pressed and cool-fermented (stainless steel); bottled very dry under screwcap. Estate organically farmed; minimal intervention winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Made by J. (Jeff) Grosset of Grosset Wines (est. 1981). Springvale is an estate site in Watervale, Clare Valley (red loam over limestone); producer renowned for high-quality, long-lived rieslings.