Frisk Prickly Riesling 2024, Alpine Valley, Victoria Australia
A naturally lightly sparkling (Prickly) off-dry Riesling from Australia.
“BACKGROUND: Made by a team of maverick winemakers hailing from Victoria’s far
corners, Frisk is crafted by seasoned hands. Harvested in the chilly eve, prized free-run
Riesling juice is fermented with canny yeasts that ensure the wine is sporting plenty
of aromatic verve. And the prickle? A gentle spritz courtesy of those clever yeasts,
captured to deliver a palate-rousing tickle.
REGION: Nestled in the foothills of the Victorian Alps, the Alpine Valleys harbor a
handful of grape growing families whose Italian ancestors arrived in the 1850s. With
lofty slopes climbing to above 2000 feet, vineyards are snow clad in winter and benefit
from intense UV light in summer. The soils here are ancient deposits of granite-based
loam that produce flinty, minerally wines. With fruit this pristine and full-flavored the
winemaking comes easy.
TASTING NOTES: Not for the faint of heart, this zippy Riesling is floral and weighted,
with notes of freshly cut lime, white rose petals and a hint of fennel. With its racy verve,
subtle complexity and just a tinge of sweetness, it’s a perfect companion for both sweet
and spicy dishes…or simply on its own. Refreshingly complex on the palate, it will make
you wonder how you emptied your glass so quickly – and have you reaching for another.”
$14.98
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