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Pewsey Vale Riesling: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Pewsey Vale Riesling is a light-bodied dry white wine made from Riesling, in Australia, by Pewsey Vale. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Lime, blossom, slate — Eden Valley benchmark and pairs well with Spicy Asian food, pork and sushi.

Michael's take

“Piercing lime juice, wet slate mineral, bone-dry and electric Eden Valley benchmark.”

Tasting profile

Type
White
Grape
Riesling
Country
Australia
Producer
Pewsey Vale
Body
light-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Low
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
No oak
Price
$$ · $15–25

What to eat with Pewsey Vale Riesling

  • Spicy Asian food
  • pork
  • sushi
  • schnitzel

When to open it

  • Spicy-food night
  • patio
  • wine-geek pick

Where to buy Pewsey Vale Riesling

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Questions people ask

What does Pewsey Vale Riesling taste like?

Pewsey Vale Riesling is a light-bodied dry white wine with notes of Lime, blossom, slate — Eden Valley benchmark. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Piercing lime juice, wet slate mineral, bone-dry and electric Eden Valley benchmark.

What food goes with Pewsey Vale Riesling?

Michael pairs Pewsey Vale Riesling with Spicy Asian food, pork, sushi and schnitzel. It works best for Spicy-food night, patio and wine-geek pick.

How much does Pewsey Vale Riesling cost?

Pewsey Vale Riesling falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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