Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jim Barry
Label Name:
 
Watervale Riesling
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley (Watervale).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93+; Wine Enthusiast 93; Halliday reviews note ~92–93 points

Tasting Note
Crisp, lime- and lemon-driven with white florals, green apple and wet-stone minerality; racy, pristine acidity and a long, zesty finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, grilled prawns, fish tacos, roast pork belly, goat cheese; Asian: sashimi/sushi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, spicy seafood laksa.

Production Method
Hand-picked, gentle whole-bunch pressing and cool stainless-steel fermentation; minimal oak contact to preserve varietal purity.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Jim Barry Wines (since 1959); Watervale vineyards are old, limestone-influenced sites planted to Riesling, long a Clare Valley flagship.