2023 Grant Burge Thorn Eden Valley Riesling

Very pale straw with green tinges BOUQUET: The bouquet is a symphony of florals from musky roses to apple-blossom and jasmine, floating above the sweet scents of fresh quince, tangerines and ruby grapefruit. There are subtle buttery undertones of orange curd and spicy apple pie with custard, and the distinctive minerally scent of summer rains on warm stone; creating a rich and invitingly diverse nose. PALATE: The richly flavoured mid palate is awash with the richly decadent flavours of spicy apple crumble and sweet citrus, which belie the structural elegance and slate-like minerality that runs the length of the palate. Following on from the rich and supple mid palate, this wine is tightly bound in by racy natural acidity which draws through to a crisply refreshing finish. A perfect balance of richness and elegance. FOOD PAIRING: Anything – but especially seafood. The acidity in this wine would be ideal to temper the richness of creamy French or Germanic dishes, but would also pair beautifully with fresh sushi, stir-fry or creamy curries.

Our Thorn Riesling is sourced from Eden Valley region, renowned for producing some of Australia’s finest Riesling styles. The 2020 vintage saw an unusually dry Summer and early Autumn. The low disease pressures associated with dry, warm conditions coupled with the cool night-time temperatures allowed the vines to produce fruit with exceptional character and flavour - vibrant, balanced and lower alcohol style.