Russell & Suitor 'Franca's Vineyard' Riesling 2024
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Lemon
Lime
Jasmine
Details
The Rusell & Suitor lads have done it again with this bright and crisp Riesling. Fresh as a daisy with Granny Smith apple notes, lemon and a finish that is like a summer breeze, perfectly refreshing. Cheers!
Origin: Rhine Valley, Germany. Mainly Grown In: Germany, Australia, France, Austria, USA. Key Facts: Queen of precision, delicacy, and purity, Riesling is one of the few varieties that's as well known for world-class sweet wines as for bone dry. It has a drool-inducing nose of lime, apricot and honeysuckle and a palate can range from enamel-etching sour apple (in a good way), to godly nectar that satisfies desires you didn’t even know you craved to fill. Shamefully misunderstood due to the mass production of sloppily made sweet versions in the late ’80s and early ‘90s, Riesling has far overcome this poor reputation and claims some of the most honourable seats in the most coveted wine collections of the world. Fun fact: Riesling is the main white grape in Alsace, France, but can be blended with Pinot Gris, Muscat and other aromatic varieties.
Origin: Rhine Valley, Germany. Mainly Grown In: Germany, Australia, France, Austria, USA. Key Facts: Queen of precision, delicacy, and purity, Riesling is one of the few varieties that's as well known for world-class sweet wines as for bone dry. It has a drool-inducing nose of lime, apricot and honeysuckle and a palate can range from enamel-etching sour apple (in a good way), to godly nectar that satisfies desires you didn’t even know you craved to fill. Shamefully misunderstood due to the mass production of sloppily made sweet versions in the late ’80s and early ‘90s, Riesling has far overcome this poor reputation and claims some of the most honourable seats in the most coveted wine collections of the world. Fun fact: Riesling is the main white grape in Alsace, France, but can be blended with Pinot Gris, Muscat and other aromatic varieties.
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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, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverland
country
Australia
Grape type
Riesling (Dry)
Wine Maker
Russell & Suitor
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Vegan
State
SA
Pairing guide
Ask any serious wine and food buff, and they’ll tell you that when it comes to food pairing, Riesling is the undisputed champion of wine styles. Amazingly balanced and versatile, this release from Russell & Suitor does the variety proud: it’s going to be absolutely fantastic with all kinds of white meat dishes from carbonara to roast chicken, pork chops to veal schnitzel and beyond. Fish and seafood dishes will work perfectly with this wine, and it’s especially good with aromatic and spicy Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and Japanese curries, too!
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Food
Seafood
Asian
Fish
Vietnamese
Tastes
Tangy
Moods
Adventurous
Seasons
Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Riverland, Australia
Located in the heart of South Australia, the Riverland wine region is a tropical paradise for wine lovers. The region was formerly known for its traditional wines, particularly Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Grenache as well as its abundance of sunshine and beautiful scenery. In the last few years it's added a raft of Mediterranean varieties to its charm - think Fiano and Nero d'Avola. The warm climate and fertile soils of the Riverland make it a perfect place for grape growing, and the wines produced there are bursting with flavour. So why not explore the wines of the Riverland and discover a new favourite?
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