TASTING NOTES FOR Derwent Estate Riesling 2018

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green highlights and brilliant clarity. Bright and youthful, reflecting its cool-climate Tasmanian origins.

👃 Aromas
Highly aromatic and lifted, with mandarin, lime and honeysuckle leading the nose. Subtle floral notes and a delicate citrus blossom edge add elegance and finesse.

👅 Palate
Crisp and vibrant, delivering citrus-driven flavours of lime, lemon and a touch of sherbet. Pure and precise, with excellent fruit intensity supported by lively natural acidity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied with a fine, chalky phenolic texture. The finish is long, clean and mouth-watering, with lingering citrus and mineral freshness.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic cool-climate Tasmanian Riesling—fresh, aromatic and tightly structured. Known for its bright acidity and ageing potential, this style can develop additional complexity over time.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, sashimi, grilled seafood or spicy Asian dishes. Also excellent with fresh salads and light, citrus-driven cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully pure Riesling—zesty, precise and full of energy.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a premium, cool-climate white that delivers freshness now and rewards with age.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷