Stargazer, from Sam Connew former winemaker at both Wirra Wirra and the Hunter's Tower Estate.
Stargazer pays tribute to Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, and as Sam puts it: "is about stopping every now and then to look upwards towards the heavens".
Wild fermented with some time on lees, the resultant wine resplendent of apple, lemon and bath salts - delicate and very approachable. Time in glass yields more, a little honeysuckle/ citrus.
Entry shows a mineral tingle, the residual sugar here (8g/l) provides additional feel and presence, lovingly pitched up against the acids present in this cool climate Riesling - a harmonious balance of the two. A secondary presence in the mouth shows additional texture, a gentle phenolic caress. An exquisite wine of delicacy, finesse and balance. 93
Tasted on: Tuesday 24th December, a Fruit Day
Source: Retail, Craft
Price: $30
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://stargazerwine.com.au/
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