TASTING NOTES FOR Holm Oak Riesling Tasmania 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green highlights. Bright, youthful and crystal clear in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly aromatic and lifted, showing lime leaf, lemon zest and jasmine.
Hints of green apple and subtle spice sit alongside delicate floral notes, giving a classic cool-climate Riesling profile.

👅 Palate
Fresh, vibrant and finely tuned, delivering lemon, lime and crisp apple.
There’s excellent fruit purity, with a strong citrus backbone supported by a fine mineral thread and bright natural acidity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied, precise and zesty.
The finish is long, clean and flinty, with lingering citrus, mineral notes and a refreshing acid drive.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Tasmanian Riesling—crisp, aromatic and mineral-driven.
Focused on purity, freshness and precision, with vibrant acidity and no oak influence.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, fresh seafood, sashimi or spicy Asian dishes. Also excellent with pork, salads and goat’s cheese.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully pure Riesling that delivers freshness, lift and precision in every glass.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a crisp, zesty white that overdelivers on vibrancy and drinkability.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷