Grazing Riesling 2023

Tasting Notes:

• Colour: Brilliant pale gold with a slight green hue, showcasing the wine’s youthful vibrancy.
• Aromatics: The nose is fresh and delicate, with notes of lemon tuile, citrus flowers, mandarin zest, and a subtle hint of French Earl Grey tea.
• Palate: On the palate, this Riesling bursts with vibrant flavours of lemon sorbet, honey, and lemon-vanilla tea biscuits, offering a perfect balance of fruitiness and freshness.
• Finish: The crisp acidity provides a clean, fresh finish, with lingering citrus notes and a pleasant mouthfeel.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Seafood: Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, or a crab salad, where the wine’s acidity complements the delicate seafood flavours.
• Salads: Enjoy with a fresh garden salad, featuring citrus dressing or herbs to enhance the wine’s crisp profile.
• Cheese: Pairs beautifully with creamy cheeses like goat cheese or a soft brie, balancing the acidity and fruitiness of the wine.
• Asian Dishes: Its freshness also makes it an excellent companion for light Asian dishes like sushi or Thai spring rolls.

Vineyard & Winemaking:

The 2023 growing season in the Great Southern was dry, leading to one of the earliest harvests on record. The lack of rainfall resulted in reduced yields, but the fruit quality was exceptional, with excellent flavour concentration. The grapes were handpicked early in the morning to retain freshness, then gently pressed. The wine underwent fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the purity and finesse of the Riesling fruit, while also maintaining freshness and vibrancy.

Oak Maturation: None – fermented and matured entirely in stainless steel to preserve the wine’s bright, fresh character.
Fermentation: Slow fermentation at low temperatures, preserving the natural aromatics and enhancing the freshness of the fruit.
Harvest: Hand-harvested early in the morning to capture the purest fruit expression, ensuring the wine’s vibrant flavours.

Technical Data:

• Grape Variety: Riesling
• Region: Frankland River, Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 12.5% by Vol | 7.4 Standard Drinks
• pH: 3.01
• Titratable Acidity: 8.4 g/L
• Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for 5-8 years for added complexity.

Vintage Conditions:
The 2023 vintage saw ideal growing conditions in the Great Southern, with a dry winter and very cold spring followed by warm summer days. These conditions led to slow ripening, which helped preserve the natural acidity of the Riesling grapes, creating a wine that’s balanced, fresh, and full of flavour.

Best Serving Temperature:
Ideal Serving Temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F)
Serving this Riesling slightly chilled will highlight its refreshing citrus notes and bright acidity.

Technical Wine Language Explained:

• Linear acidity: Refers to the crisp, clean line of acidity that runs through the wine, providing freshness and balance.
• Finesse: The elegance and balance of the wine, where the elements of fruit, acidity, and texture are perfectly integrated.
• Stainless steel ferment: Fermentation that occurs in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh, vibrant qualities of the fruit, avoiding any influence from oak.
• Titratable acidity: A measure of the wine’s acidity, contributing to its freshness and balance.

Learn About Alkoomi Wines Below

Alkoomi Winery

Located in the Frankland River region of the Great Southern. Who owns Alkoomi? Sandy and Rod Hallett, along with their daughters Laura, Emily, and Molly run their third generation family winery. They will tell you that Alkoomi is our heart, our home, and our passion. Our 1200-hectare farm has been home to our family since 1946 and has evolved from a grain and livestock farm to a thriving and sustainable vineyard and innovative winery.

Alkoomi believes that wine is about celebration and sharing. Our wines are made to suit all occasions, bring people together, build a sense of community, and create conversation and lasting memories. From our family dinner table to yours, we encourage you to enjoy these wines with wholesome food, lots of laughter and the ones you love.

Their extensive wine range has many accolades from Wine Companion & Ray Jordan.