TASTING NOTES FOR Willows Riesling Barossa Valley South Australia 2025

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with brilliant green highlights. Crystal clear and vibrant in the glass, reflecting the wine’s youthful freshness and purity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive with aromas of lime zest, fresh lemon, crunchy green apple and delicate citrus blossom. Subtle floral notes and a fine mineral edge add elegance and complexity.

👅 Palate
Bright, crisp and beautifully balanced, showcasing vibrant flavours of lime, lemon and green apple. The lively natural acidity delivers freshness and precision while maintaining excellent fruit purity throughout the palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied with a clean, mouth-watering texture. The finish is long, zesty and refreshing, lingering with citrus fruit, floral nuances and a delicate mineral character.

🍇 Overall Style
A fresh, vibrant Barossa Valley Riesling that combines bright citrus fruit, lively acidity and exceptional drinkability. Crafted from free-run juice, it offers purity, finesse and the potential to develop additional complexity with careful cellaring.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, sashimi, fish and chips, Thai cuisine, Vietnamese dishes or soft goat’s cheese.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A beautifully crafted Riesling that delivers outstanding freshness, precision and value. Its vibrant citrus profile and crisp finish make it an excellent choice for both mixed dozens and straight dozens, and a wine that consistently over-delivers.

Cheers Peter Turnbull

Better Buy The Dozen 🍷