Mac Forbes RS3 Riesling 2024 from the Strathbogie Ranges is the most approachable of the RS trio, a thrilling off‑dry style that marries talcy perfume, gentle sweetness and granite‑charged precision in one seriously drinkable package. This 2024 Mac Forbes RS3 Riesling shows just how exciting cool‑climate Victorian Riesling can be when you lean into texture and purity rather than brute acidity.

In the glass you’ll see soft white florals, musk stick, crisp nashi pear and lemon balm, with a hint of stone fruit and citrus zest over a fine, granite‑influenced mineral line. The palate is lithe and long, with a subtle glow of residual sugar adding weight and glide without ever feeling cloying, all balanced by cool, mouth‑watering acidity and a chalky, talc‑like finish.

This style is a dream with spicy Thai or Vietnamese, fresh sashimi, salt‑and‑pepper squid or pork larb, where that gentle sweetness and electric acidity cut straight through heat and salt. It’s also magic with fresh oysters, soft goat’s cheese, picnic platters and casual Friday‑night takeaway, making it one of the most food‑versatile Rieslings you can have chilling in the fridge.