Ratings
WE 88
Identity
| Producer | Yalumba |
| Year | 2024 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | green straw |
| Aroma | orange blossom, vintage-style lemonade, quince, river rock minerality, lime blossom, jasmine, apple blossom, musk, orange sherbet, fresh cut pear, lime zest, rose petals |
| Palate | vibrant, harmonious balance, grapefruit, preserved lemon, succulent acidity, great fruit weight, creaminess, moreish finish, soft and intense palate, juicy, zesty, refreshing, smooth and silky texture |
| Finish | zesty, refreshing, grapefruit gin-like finish, mouth-watering chalkiness, lingering mineral backbone |
| Food Pairing | spicy Asian cuisine, fresh seafood, fritto misto, chicken dumplings, spicy guacamole, corn chips |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Aging Process | Minimal winemaking intervention, 100% wild yeast fermentation, stabilized and filtered before bottling |
| Fermentation | Wild yeast fermentation with minimal intervention |
Terroir
| Soil | Soils of limestone in South Australia |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested at night to preserve aromatics |
Interesting facts
| Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery, founded in 1849. The Y Series salutes the history of viticulture and winemaking in South Australia. The label depicts a gum leaf symbolizing commitment to biodiversity and native vegetation. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |