2020 Trial Batch Tasmania Riesling

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$173.94 6 x 750ml bottle

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WINE STYLE

Crisp & Refreshing
FOOD PAIRING

Roasted pork belly with crackling, white fish, shellfish, salads, cheese fondu
HIGHLIGHTS

Small- Batch Release

WHY WE LOVE THIS WINE

This new release is from our organically managed vineyards in Tasmania

95pts James Halliday Wine Companion

"Fruit off Handpick’s north-facing Native Point vineyard in the Tamar Valley, whole-bunch pressed into a concrete egg with natural fermentation. There’s a lot to enjoy here, starting with its heady aroma of lemon blossom, mandarin peel, grapefruit and ginger powder. The palate is finely tuned with tangy lemon-and-lime juice, a sherbet-powder feel to the lively acidity with a lick of sweetness on the finish, giving this some depth. It has a touch of raw-silk texture via phenolics, too. All in all, a lovely wine." - Jane Faulkner, January 2022

94 Points - The Real Review

"Pale but bright colour. The nose is intense and fresh, bright and clean with superb floral fruit expression. Lemon pith and star jasmine. The palate is dry, savoury and harmonious, with good line and length and a tickle of tannin to provide backbone. Very good intensity of flavour. It's not perceptibly sweet but not totally dry either. A lovely wine. (Fermented in a concrete egg)". Huon Hooke - 28 June 2021

A NOTE FROM THE WINEMAKERS

"Our first Tasmanian Riesling is quite wonderful. Loads of flavour, texture and amazing aromatics.”

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 6 - 10°

CELLAR POTENTIAL | Drink Now

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TASTING NOTES

A very perfumed wine with aromas of lime, candied lemon peel, orange water, orange blossom, slate, powdered ginger and five spice.

SEASON

By March, ‘unprecedented’ was already the catchword for 2020, a term that could equally describe the season and vintage. The COVID situation escalated over the closing weeks of the season, posing unique challenges for harvest and vintage operations, which we managed with a few elegant pivots. Unlike many other regions in eastern Australia, the season was quite cool and we had some rain, so that fruit retained great natural acid and the harvest was naturally low yields of clean fruit with excellent flavour.

WINEMAKING

Whole bunch pressed into a large concrete egg and naturally fermented for around three weeks. Critical to retaining provenance was preserving the acid line and a complementing it with a touch of sweetness.

THE REGION

Tasmania

Tasmania is a true cool climate region with a reputation for ultra-premium Pinot Noir and sparkling wines.

The island's pristine environment and relative isolation establish its credentials as a clean and unspoiled haven suited to premium food and wine production.

THE TIER

TRIAL BATCH

SMALL BATCH WINEMAKING

The freedom to experiment with alternative varieties and winemaking techniques. Who knows what the next Trial Batch will be?

THE STORY BEHIND THE LABEL

The Artwork

The label purposely looks clinical and almost unfinished. However, it is respectable and striking. It indicates the wine is unique and intriguing. You will never know until you try it.

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