The Starting Point Riesling 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
The Starting Point
Label Name:
 
Riesling
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Helan Mountain, Ningxia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Featured on Cathay Pacific inflight Chinese wine selection (Nov 1, 2024–Feb 28, 2025); listed and sold by Watson’s Wine; noted in press pieces and JancisRobinson producer entry (sources: Cathay Pacific, Watson’s Wine, EMW, Jancis Robinson)

Tasting Note
Bright lime, white peach and nectarine with delicate white flowers. Light-bodied, very crisp acidity and mineral-driven, zesty finish; clean and refreshing with aging potential.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/poached white fish, oysters, goat cheese, roast chicken, green salads. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish, spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes, cold sesame noodles, dim sum.

Production Method
Whole-bunch pressed, fermented with native yeasts in temperature-controlled steel; low-intervention approach, limited sulfur or none at bottling (established practice).

Vineyard Info
The Starting Point, founded by Reisa Jiang, is a boutique Ningxia estate with ~15 ha and vineyards planted in the 1990s; produces limited, artisanal bottlings focused on Riesling and low-intervention winemaking.