2025 Aunt Alice Down By The River Riesling, Tasmania

Aunt Alice Down By The River Riesling is a beautifully pure and expressive Tasmanian white that showcases the region’s natural affinity with Riesling. While the Night Sky Pinot Noir and Ocean Chardonnay celebrate Tasmania’s elegance and maritime precision, this Riesling brings a crystalline, river-cooled freshness that is utterly distinctive.

The fruit is sourced from select riverbank vineyards where alluvial soils and the moderating influence of nearby waterways help preserve bright acidity and aromatic lift. Grapes are hand-harvested and cool-fermented in stainless steel to capture Riesling’s natural vibrancy, with no oak influence, ensuring the purest possible expression of fruit and terroir.

In the glass, Down By The River is pale lemon with green highlights. The nose leaps with lime zest, lemon blossom, and crunchy green apple, layered with hints of white florals and a chalky mineral undertone. The palate is razor-sharp yet finely textured, offering citrus drive, juicy orchard fruit and a saline freshness that speaks to its riverine origins. The finish is long, dry, and mouthwatering — a Riesling built for both immediate refreshment and graceful ageing.

Food pairings play to its brightness and cut: fresh oysters with lime, sashimi, Thai green curry, or crisp salads with citrus dressings. It also works beautifully with Tasmanian shellfish or a simple goat’s cheese tart. With 8–12 years of cellaring, it will develop into a more layered wine, gaining honey, toast and lanolin while keeping its electric backbone of acidity.