TASTING NOTES FOR XO Riesling Adelaide Hills South Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with bright green highlights. Lively and crystalline in the glass, showing youthful freshness.

👃 Aromas
Intensely aromatic, with lime, lemon and citrus blossom. Notes of green apple, jasmine and a hint of musk add lift, while subtle floral tones bring elegance.

👅 Palate
Zesty and vibrant, delivering pure citrus flavours of lime and lemon with crisp green apple. The palate shows excellent fruit clarity with a fine mineral edge and refreshing drive.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied and finely structured, with bright, mouth-watering acidity. The finish is long, clean and dry, leaving lingering citrus and a refreshing mineral line.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Adelaide Hills Riesling—fresh, aromatic and precise. Combines vibrant citrus fruit with crisp acidity and purity, making it both immediately appealing and highly refreshing.

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

🥂 BBD Verdict
A zesty, high-energy Riesling that delivers freshness, vibrancy and drinkability in every glass. A standout for mixed dozens—bright, crowd-pleasing and perfect for warm-weather enjoyment.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷