Riesling 2021 – Black Market Deal #57362

This Riesling demonstrates exceptional ageing potential, with the producer confirming that vintages dating back to 2009 are still drinking beautifully. The wine's natural acidity and mineral backbone, particularly the 'wet stone' minerality mentioned, act as preservatives that allow the fruit flavours to evolve and develop complexity over time. Rieslings are renowned for their longevity, often improving for 10-15 years or more when properly stored.

Frankland River is one of Western Australia's premier cool-climate regions, known for producing Rieslings with distinctive mineral intensity and crisp acidity. The region's ancient soils and continental climate create ideal conditions for slow ripening, which preserves the grape's natural acidity while developing complex citrus and stone fruit flavours. This terroir contributes to the wine's characteristic 'wet stone' minerality that forms the foundation beneath the fruit.

The 'wet stone' minerality refers to a distinctive flavour profile that evokes the smell of rocks after rain - clean, fresh, and slightly chalky. This characteristic is highly prized in premium Rieslings and indicates the wine's connection to its terroir. It provides a backbone of complexity that balances the citrus fruit flavours, creating layers of taste that evolve as you drink and as the wine ages.

The dual 95-point scores from James Suckling and Real Review, plus gold medals from prestigious Australian wine shows, reflect this Riesling's exceptional quality and typicity. These accolades recognise the wine's perfect balance of fruit intensity, mineral complexity, and ageing potential. The combination of critical praise and show success indicates this is a standout example of Australian Riesling that represents excellent value at this price point.

This light-bodied, aromatic Riesling with citrus and flinty characteristics pairs beautifully with fresh seafood, particularly oysters, sashimi, or grilled fish where the wine's minerality complements the ocean flavours. The crisp acidity also makes it excellent with spicy Asian cuisine, cutting through rich sauces while the fruit flavours provide balance. For cheese, try it with fresh goat's cheese or aged hard cheeses where the wine's complexity can shine.