Ridgemill Estate winemaker Peter McGlashan is never afraid to give things a crack. His creative mind has no bounds. Fumé Riesling? Sure. Why not? I can't recall coming across one, so here goes...
Fumé is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc - barrel fermented to tame that acidic thing. But this is a different take, and I'm not only intrigued but also curious after one whiff.
Ridgemill Estate have produced a Riesling for many years now. The fruit was sourced for many years, but they now have their own vines to harvest from as well. Usually a vibrant and crisp wine with bursts of lemons and limes, not to mention a minerally drive at the core, the use of seasoned oak here has tempered this excitable thing.
More on the lime side of the citrus spectrum, think finger limes, lime zest, lime juice and green apple skin. A ribbon of creaminess threads its way through the fruit adding detail and structure, but there is still a noticeable energy from the lively acidity. A citrusy tang salutes on close capping off an enjoyable take on Riesling. Place a glass of this alongside a seafood chowder and you're in business.
90/100
Region: Granite Belt
