{"product_id":"stargazer-riesling-2025","title":"Stargazer Riesling 2025","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, precise and beautifully refreshing, the 2025 Stargazer Riesling is another finely detailed expression of Tasmania’s Coal River Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery pale in colour, it opens with citrus bergamot, yuzu and the distinctive apple-skin character associated with Stargazer’s Tea Tree fruit. The palate is lively and finely textured, with lemon sherbet, lime zest and juicy greengage plum carried by tangy natural acidity. A wet-stone mineral note adds further freshness, leading into a long, salivating finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a small amount of residual sugar, but the wine remains beautifully balanced by its vibrant acidity, sitting neatly between dry and off-dry rather than tasting overtly sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit is sourced from Stargazer’s vineyards around Tea Tree, within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Coal River Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with a small parcel from Campania.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked, destemmed and given around eight hours of skin contact before pressing. Fermentation took place in tank using wild yeast, with fermentation stopped once winemaker Samantha Connew felt the balance between acidity and residual sugar was right. The wine then remained on lees, with gentle stirring to build texture and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh oysters, sashimi, Vietnamese rice-paper rolls, Thai-style seafood salads or lightly spiced pork dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its citrus freshness and vibrant acidity also make it a natural partner for shellfish and aromatic Asian cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoal River Valley, Tasmania\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points — Erin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stargazer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49929695133953,"sku":"25STARRI","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/7077\/7857\/files\/2024StargazerRiesling.jpg?v=1790638425","url":"https:\/\/budburstwinecollective.com\/products\/stargazer-riesling-2025","provider":"Budburst Wine Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}