Mount Trio Porongurup Riesling 2024

Tasting Notes

The Mount Trio Riesling Porongurup Series pours with a pale white-gold hue, offering an enticing clarity and brightness. The nose bursts with vibrant aromas of homemade lime concentrate, fresh passionfruit, and delicate orange blossom floral notes.

On the palate, the wine immediately impresses with its zesty, zingy acidity and refreshing citrus profile, dominated by lemon zest and a touch of green apple. This is a wine that is clean, fresh, and incredibly pretty, exhibiting the finesse typical of cool-climate Riesling. The mouthfeel is full and mouth-watering, with a weighty, satisfying finish that carries the wine’s vibrant acidity all the way through to the end.

Its balance of freshness and complexity makes it an outstanding choice for early drinking, but it also promises excellent aging potential as its flavours continue to evolve with time.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Seafood: Perfect with fresh seafood such as oysters, prawns, or sashimi, where the crisp acidity complements the delicate flavours of the seafood.
• Aperitif: A refreshing way to start any meal, especially during warm weather.
• Salads: Pairs beautifully with crisp green salads, particularly those with citrus dressings or goat cheese.
• Spicy Dishes: The lively acidity and fresh fruit character make it an ideal companion for Thai or Indian cuisine, especially spicy curries or stir-fries.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve the Mount Trio Riesling chilled at 8°C to 10°C to best highlight its crisp, refreshing acidity and vibrant citrus notes.

• If storing at room temperature (22°C): Place the bottle in the fridge for about 70 minutes before serving.
• If storing in the fridge (5°C): Remove the bottle 10 minutes before serving to allow it to warm slightly to the perfect drinking temperature.

Additional Information:

• Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
• Region: Great Southern, Porongurup
• Alcohol: 12.5% by Vol | 7.7 Standard Drinks
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vintage: 2024
• Volume: 750ml
• RRP: $25 (Porongurup Series)

Technical Terms Explained:

• Cool-Climate Riesling: Riesling grown in cool climates like Porongurup tends to have higher acidity and more delicate aromas, producing wines that are crisp, fresh, and long-lived.
• Free-run Juice: The juice that is released naturally when the grapes are pressed, without any additional pressure. This juice is typically of higher quality and less tannic.
• Neutral Yeast Strain: A yeast used during fermentation that doesn’t impart any additional flavours, allowing the natural character of the grape to shine through.
• Acidity: The crisp, tart quality in the wine, which provides freshness and helps preserve the wine’s flavour. High acidity is a hallmark of Riesling and gives it the ability to age gracefully.
• Cellaring Potential: The ability of a wine to improve with age. Wines with good acidity, structure, and concentration—like this Riesling—often evolve over time, developing more complexity and character.