Stargazer Tupelo 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Stargazer
Label Name:
 
Tupelo
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.2%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris 37%, Riesling 34%, Pinot Blanc 22%, Gewürztraminer 7%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed by Decanter (Stargazer Tupelo 2022 single tasting; Retail notes and blend breakdown from Kent Street Cellars and Nicks Wine Merchants

Tasting Note
Perfumed, spicy white: pear, mandarin, honeysuckle, rosewater and ginger aromas. Glossy, textured palate of pear and lemon curd, bright Tasmanian acidity, subtle phenolics and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Seared scallops, grilled fish, roast chicken, pork terrine; sushi and sashimi, pork dumplings, spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes, light curry, fresh salads.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~8 hours skin contact, gentle pressing; wild-yeast fermentation in seasoned oak and concrete; matured on lees with regular batonnage (~2–3 months).

Vineyard Info
Stargazer is Samantha Connew’s boutique label in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley (Tea Tree subregion), focused on sustainable, biodiverse viticulture and small-batch, site-driven whites.