Bethany Wines of Barossa
First Village Riesling 2025
First Village Riesling 2025
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A celebration of Eden Valley Riesling with elegant aromas of clean, bright citrus and jasmine florals followed by a bright acidity on the palate that, combined with a fine-grained mineral texture, gives exceptional length and vibrancy to the palate.
Enjoy with oysters, sushi, asian cuisine.
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Wine Details
Winemaking
The fruit was picked in the cool of the night and pressed quickly before undergoing ferment at cool temperatures (10-15C) in stainless steel before being cleaned up and bottled early to retain freshness.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale green straw
Aroma
Effusive and vibrant nose of lemon and mandarin citrus peel, crushed jasmine and hints of elderflower.
Palate
A racy and linear palate of sweet, crisp lisbon lemons and tahitian limes. A fine hint of slatey minerality and strong natural acid keep the palate light, fast moving and well structured. The finish is long, clean with resolutely crisp citrus fruit.
Food Pairing
Oysters, sushi, asian food
Notes
Viticulture
The winter of 2023 was drier than usual and this continued through to November which prompted an earlier than usual bud burst and flowering. The vines had a reprieve in December and January with some rainfall that, combined with the warmer temperatures prompted rapid shoot growth and berry development. All signs pointed to an earlier than usual vintage and as expected, the whites ripened quickly but retained exceptional aromatic quality and natural acids
Ageing Potential
1 to 8 years
Technical
Alcohol: 11%
TA: 8.2%
Residual Sugar: <1g/L
Reviews & Awards
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Oct,, 2025
Halliday Wine Companion
David Brookes
Pale straw with freshly squeezed lime juice, green apple and grapefruit. Hints of white flowers, apple sorbet, crushed stone and lemongrass. Taut, with just a touch of pith, it cuts a lemony wake across the palate with a crisp, dry finish.
93 points