Tar & Roses Lewis Riesling 2013
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Sugar
<2.0
Acid
6.5
pH
3.11
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13.5
In Stock
From one of Australia's best Riesling winemakers, comes this impeccably structured wine. It's overflowing with orange and quince blossom and hints of sweet citrusy pink grapefruit. Deliciously mouth-filling, the palate explodes with lemon and lime flavours that take you all the way to a crisp, dry, lingering finish. This is craftsmanship in motion. Try it with asparagus wrapped in prosciutto.
Tasting Note
AromaOur style has a spring flower bouquet of orange and quince blossom plus hints of sweet citrusy pink grapefruit.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapeRiesling
Grape Variety100% Riesling
Maturation
Oaked1
PalateA delicious mouth filling burst of many flavours reminiscent of lemon meringue pie and Bickfords lime cordial with a crisp dry, lingering finish.
VarietalV_RIESLING
VinificationThe grapes were machine harvested, crushed and pressed through an air bag press in the protective presence of SO2. Cold tank fermentation was undertaken at between 9 to 12 degrees celsius. After fermentation was complete, the wine was protein cold stabilised, blended and prepared for bottling.
RegionCentral Victoria - VIC
Region CodeDVICCENVIC
Region Notes
StateS_VIC
SubregionNagambie Lakes
WinemakerDon Lewis, Narelle King
Wine StyleWhite (Crisp Fresh)
Graeme Phillips
0
2013/04/12
Sunday Tasmanian, 29 December 2013
A tangier more vibrant drop than the Jim Barry with suggestions of a lime fruit tingle-like effervescence in the mouth. The palate lifted towards the finish by a popular touch of fruit sweetness balanced with fresh acidity. Chill well.
Graeme Phillips
0
2013/04/27
Sunday Tasmanian, 29 December 2013
A tangier more vibrant drop than
the Jim Barry with suggestions of a
lime fruit tingle-like effervescence in
the mouth. The palate lifted towards
the finish by a popular touch of fruit
sweetness balanced with fresh acidity.
Chill well.
Mike Frost
0
2013/12/12
Brisbane Courier Mail, 13 December 2013
Don Lewis has been a top riesling
maker for years and this effort with
Narelle King is a worthy example, with
its lemon blossom and citrus nose,
lime cordial palate and crisp finish.
Enjoy by itself or with seafood such
as scallops or mud crab over the next
five years or more.
James Halliday
92
2014/11/11
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion, July 2015
The first riesling from Tar & Roses, 80% sourced from Nagambie Lakes, 20% from the Strathbogie Ranges. Given the decades Don Lewis spent at the winemaking helm of Mitchelton, it's an overdue move. The flowery, blossom and musk aromas lead into a generous palate of lime juice and lemon curd, freshened on the finish by good acidity.
Mike Frost
0
2013/12/12
Brisbane Courier Mail, 13 December 2013
Don Lewis has been a top riesling
maker for years and this effort with
Narelle King is a worthy example, with
its lemon blossom and citrus nose,
lime cordial palate and crisp finish.
Enjoy by itself or with seafood such
as scallops or mud crab over the next
five years or more.
James Halliday
92
2014/11/11
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion, July 2015
The first riesling from Tar & Roses, 80% sourced from Nagambie Lakes, 20% from the Strathbogie Ranges. Given the decades Don Lewis spent at the winemaking helm of Mitchelton, it's an overdue move. The flowery, blossom and musk aromas lead into a generous palate of lime juice and lemon curd, freshened on the finish by good acidity.
Graeme Phillips
0
2013/12/28
Sunday Tasmanian, 29 December 2013
A tangier more vibrant drop than
the Jim Barry with suggestions of a
lime fruit tingle-like effervescence in
the mouth. The palate lifted towards
the finish by a popular touch of fruit
sweetness balanced with fresh acidity.
Chill well.
Silver Medal
0
2016/04/12
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2016
Mike Frost
0
2013/04/12
Brisbane Courier Mail, 13 December 2013
Don Lewis has been a top Riesling maker for years and this effort with Narelle King is a worthy example, with its lemon blossom and citrus nose, lime cordial palate and crisp finish. Enjoy by itself or with seafood such as scallops or mud crab over the next five years or more.
Tony Love
0
2015/04/15
The Herald Sun, 15 April 2014
Mostly Nagambie Lakes plus 20 per
cent Strathbogie Ranges fruit, this
just sings with glorious, almost heady
citrus orchard smells, and a creamy
layer to add extraordinary textural
complexity as well, its fine taper finish
driven by a superfine, powder-dry feel.
Excellent all on its own.
Tony Love
0
2014/04/12
Herald Sun, 15 April 2014
Mostly Nagambie Lakes plus 20 per cent Strathbogie Ranges fruit, this just sings with glorious, almost heady citrus orchard smells, and a creamy layer to add extraordinary textural complexity as well, its fine taper finish driven by a superfine, powder-dry feel. Excellent all on its own.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Sugar
<2.0
Acid
6.5
pH
3.11
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Awards
Graeme Phillips
0
2013/04/27
Sunday Tasmanian, 29 December 2013
A tangier more vibrant drop than
the Jim Barry with suggestions of a
lime fruit tingle-like effervescence in
the mouth. The palate lifted towards
the finish by a popular touch of fruit
sweetness balanced with fresh acidity.
Chill well.
Winemaker Notes
When picked at optimal level of ripeness, the riesling grape has a beautiful dusty pale lemony gold colour, with a sweet musk stick flavour. With care and attention, we aim to retain these characters through to the finished wine.
Food Pairing Notes
seafood, asian, salad,