The 2025 Pipers Brook Estate Riesling is a beautifully precise and mineral-driven Tasmanian Riesling sourced from mature high-density vineyard plantings in the cool maritime Pipers River region. Produced by one of Tasmania’s pioneering wine estates, established in 1974, the wine reflects the region’s long growing season, volcanic soils and strong coastal influence. The outstanding 2025 vintage delivered exceptional citrus intensity, natural acidity and structure, resulting in a Riesling with remarkable tension, purity and ageing potential.
The nose reveals kaffir lime, Meyer lemon and citrus blossom layered with white flowers, sea spray and subtle spice. On the palate, it is crisp, tightly focused and beautifully refreshing with vibrant natural acidity and a slatey mineral backbone that carries the wine through a long, dry finish. Layers of lime zest, grapefruit and riverstone minerality unfold with precision and finesse, finishing zesty, mouthwatering and wonderfully energetic with classic Tasmanian cool-climate character. Critics praised the wine’s focus and tension, with Halliday awarding 95 points and highlighting its “tight, racy line” and lipsmacking citrus fruit profile.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2025 Pipers Brook Estate Riesling is a superb cool-climate Riesling — vibrant, mineral and packed with citrus-driven intensity and finesse. Perfect with oysters, sashimi, fresh prawns, Thai dishes, goat’s cheese or delicate seafood. Enjoy now for its youthful freshness or cellar confidently through 2035+.
