The 2025 Stargazer Riesling is a beautifully expressive cool-climate Riesling from Tasmania's Coal River Valley, crafted by acclaimed winemaker Samantha Connew. Sourced primarily from her estate vineyards in Tea Tree, with a small contribution from Campania, the fruit is handpicked, destemmed and given a short period of skin contact before a slow, wild fermentation in stainless steel. Fermentation is carefully stopped to retain a touch of residual sugar, creating perfect harmony between fruit, acidity and texture. The nose is vibrant and aromatic, revealing citrus bergamot, yuzu and lime zest layered with apple skin, honeysuckle, chamomile and delicate spice, all underpinned by a distinctive wet stone minerality.
On the palate, it is light-bodied with bright natural acidity, subtle textural richness and remarkable precision. Flavours of lemon sherbet, greengage plum and crisp citrus are complemented by wild fennel, mineral salts and a fine phenolic grip that adds depth without compromising freshness. The finish is long, crystalline and mouth-watering, balancing vibrant fruit with saline minerality and exceptional finesse. Elegant, energetic and beautifully composed, this is a benchmark Tasmanian Riesling with both immediate appeal and outstanding cellaring potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2025 Stargazer Riesling is a superb cool-climate Riesling that beautifully balances vibrant citrus fruit, textural complexity and mineral precision. Pair it with freshly shucked oysters, sashimi, grilled prawns, Thai seafood dishes, salt and pepper squid or young goat's cheese. Enjoy now for its freshness and vitality, or cellar confidently through 2038+ as it develops classic toasty and honeyed complexity.
