TASTING NOTES FOR Cherubino Riesling Porongurup Western Australia 2020

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green highlights. Bright and crystalline, showing purity and cool-climate precision.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and finely detailed, with lime zest, green apple and citrus blossom layered over chalky minerality. Subtle hints of white peach and floral notes add elegance.

👅 Palate
Crisp and tightly focused, delivering vibrant citrus—lime, lemon and grapefruit—alongside green apple and a faint stone fruit nuance. The fruit is pure and precise, driven by strong natural acidity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine and linear with racy, mouth-watering acidity. The finish is long and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus, chalky notes and a refreshing saline edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Porongurup Riesling—steely, mineral and built for longevity. Combines intense citrus fruit with chalky structure and high acidity, delivering both immediate freshness and excellent cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, sashimi, grilled fish or prawns. Also excellent with spicy Asian dishes, salads or goat’s cheese.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously precise, cool-climate Riesling—zesty, mineral and beautifully structured. A standout for mixed dozens and ideal for customers who love crisp, age-worthy whites with real finesse.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷