Rieslingfreak No. 34 Riesling 2020
- 91
- $23
- Drink by: 2021 - 2024
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Creamy Spaghetti Seafood Marinara was on the menu. I enjoy cooking this meal as it is easy to make, yet it feels luxurious. Fresh seafood is key to achieving the best results. I looked for a wine that has freshness and purity of flavour. As I contemplated, I felt like challenging the classic and over-done ‘Riesling & Oysters’ food match, with an experimental paring of Riesling with a creamy dish.
Rieslingfreak is a treasure of the Australian wine industry. John Hughes obsession with Riesling is unbelievable. His fine touch across wine styles translates into products of remarkable purity, elegance and flair. The aromatics of the No. 34 are giving and ripe, with a white nectarine touch blended with the classic lemon, lime and green apple. The palate has substance and vigorous fruit expression, making the acidity feel softer, in a positive way.
As I eat, I sip the wine with and without food. The seeded mustard, spring onion and fresh chives give the dish a zesty character which is enhanced by the Riesling. The wine acts like a lemon juice seasoning on the dish – adding freshness – which ultimately makes the meal feel lighter and more palatable.
This is a generous Riesling for early drinking. That is the beauty of it, a drink-now proposition bursting with aromas and flavours. The lemony finish, softer acidity and substantial fruit weight in the middle palate offers a broad appeal, particularly for those seeking a flavoursome dry white.
David is a wine, beverage & gastronomy consultant. A passionate professional, with rounded expertise: from wine & fruit production as an Agricultural Engineer; marketing, wine trends and wine business as a wine merchant; buying, stock management and financial management as a wine & beverage manager; assessing wines as an international wine judge plus food and wine pairing expert as the co-author of PAIRED Volume 1: Champagne & Sparkling Wines. Find out more about David here at paired-media.com
