COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Jeanneret Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2023 Big Fine Girl Riesling from Jeanneret Wines is a white wine from South Australia's Clare Valley. It is crafted from 100% Riesling grapes. The wine is noted for its textural quality and a balance between pronounced fruit flavor and fine detail, setting it apart from more typical expressions of the region. Jeanneret Wines, established in 1992, is a family-run winery with a winemaking philosophy centered on authenticity and purity of expression, allowing the grapes to guide the final product. The winery's approach is hands-on, and they draw inspiration from the Golden Ratio and the Nautilus symbol. The 2023 vintage is noted for its zesty nose and vibrant acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Inspired by ancestor Le Corbusier's Golden Ratio.
Fact 02
Uses wild yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 03
Low-yielding vines contribute to fruit concentration.
Fact 04
Winery follows an organic philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Big Fine Girl Riesling is produced by Jeanneret Wines using 100% Riesling grapes from the Clare Valley. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with a focus on allowing the grapes to guide the final product. Ben Jeanneret encourages minimal handling of the juice, facilitating slow and easy fermentations, often with the use of wild yeasts. The wine spends time on lees for 40 to 70 days, contributing to its texture. The vineyards are managed with an organic philosophy, and the vines are low-yielding, which is intended to enhance fruit concentration.
