Grand Barossa Dry Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–8 years from vintage release, either fresh for its vibrant primary fruit or cellared to develop classic toasted and honeyed complexity.
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Fresh oysters, spicy Thai green curry, grilled white fish
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Chateau Tanunda's Grand Barossa Dry Riesling is a brilliant testament to the cooler, high-altitude terroirs of the Barossa zone, particularly the Eden Valley. While the Barossa Valley floor is legendary for its powerful, robust reds, the windswept, rocky soils of the adjacent Eden Valley hills provide the ideal microclimate for Riesling. Here, the vines benefit from cool night temperatures that preserve the grape's natural, vibrant acidity. Historically, Silesian settlers in the 19th century brought Riesling cuttings to South Australia, establishing a rich heritage of dry white winemaking. Chateau Tanunda captures this legacy by utilizing gentle pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel to retain the pristine, aromatic purity of the fruit, resulting in a wine defined by crisp minerality, bright citrus notes, and elegant floral undertones.
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Established in 1890 in the heart of the Barossa Valley, Chateau Tanunda is one of Australia's most historic and iconic wineries, often referred to as the 'Château of the Barossa.' Currently owned by the Geber family, who restored the majestic bluestone estate to its former glory, the winery is celebrated for its deep commitment to hand-crafted winemaking techniques, including the use of traditional basket presses and open fermenters. Chateau Tanunda is globally renowned for its exceptional old-vine expressions, sourcing fruit from some of the oldest vines in the world to produce legendary wines like The Everest Shiraz, the Grand Barossa Red Blend, and the 50 Year Old Vines Shiraz. The estate is located at 9 Basedow Road, 5352 Tanunda, South Australia, Australia, and its official website is https://www.chateautanunda.com.