Best in Show Riesling 2024
Primary flavours

Lemon

Lime

Red Apple

Lemon Zest

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Details
With the Best in Show Riesling, we wanted a classic Clare Valley style that hits the sweet spot of fruit and acid and this wine offers that and then some. With red apple skin, lemon zest and lime driving this wine, you’ll see why it is the best in show.
The wine team at Good Pair Days have been to their fair share of wine shows, usually quite full on affairs where you are presented with more wine than you could poke a stick at and a vast amount of glassware that will have the wine stewards at these events praise those clever folk who invented glasswashers. Behind all the smelling, tasting and spitting is the awards handed out to those lucky wines to stand out from the pack and say “I am the best, not you!” In line with this, we have the Best in Show range of wines, a collaboration with wineries who we think deserve to stand out from the crowd and get a gold medal instead of one of those commonplace participation ribbons. Here, we have collaborated with wineries to bring you some delicious fizz and thirst quenching Riesling. We don’t hand this label out to anyone, so you had better get in quick.
The wine team at Good Pair Days have been to their fair share of wine shows, usually quite full on affairs where you are presented with more wine than you could poke a stick at and a vast amount of glassware that will have the wine stewards at these events praise those clever folk who invented glasswashers. Behind all the smelling, tasting and spitting is the awards handed out to those lucky wines to stand out from the pack and say “I am the best, not you!” In line with this, we have the Best in Show range of wines, a collaboration with wineries who we think deserve to stand out from the crowd and get a gold medal instead of one of those commonplace participation ribbons. Here, we have collaborated with wineries to bring you some delicious fizz and thirst quenching Riesling. We don’t hand this label out to anyone, so you had better get in quick.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Clare Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Riesling (Dry)
Wine Maker
Tim Adams
Alcohol
11%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Conventionally Made
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
SA
collection
Pairing guide
Balanced, refreshing, and packed full of beautiful flavours, this Riesling makes the perfect pairing partner for some of our favourite dishes and ingredients. Like most Riesling wines, this bottle is going to match up beautifully with spicy cuisine, especially southeast Asian and Sichuan dishes, as well as sushi and sashimi. You’ll also get brilliant results with breaded pork, simple grilled chicken, leafy salads, and barbecued fish. Nice!
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Food

Seafood

Asian

Fish

Vietnamese
Tastes

Crisp

Tangy
Moods

Adventurous

Always A Winner
Seasons

Summer

Autumn

Spring
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Wine region

Clare Valley, Australia
The Clare Valley is a picturesque wine region located in the mid-north of South Australia, about two hours' drive from Adelaide. The region is known for its Mediterranean-style climate, which is characterised by warm days and cool nights. This climate, combined with the region's diverse range of soils, provides ideal growing conditions for a range of grape varieties, including Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Clare Valley is a well-established region, with the first grapevines being planted in the 1840s. Today, the region is home to more than 50 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourists and locals alike. So whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just looking to try something new, the Clare Valley is sure to have something to suit your tastes!
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