Gapsted Valley Selection Riesling 2023 from Gapsted Estate is a single vineyard King Valley Riesling that screams cool climate purity, leaping out of the glass with fresh lemon, lime, talc and delicate floral lift in that classic High Country style that feels both focused and inviting. This Valley Selection Riesling 2023 is all about intensity, line and serious ageing potential while still drinking beautifully young.

On the palate it is vibrant, zesty and tightly wound, with a lively flavour line bursting with grapefruit, lemon, lime and tangy kiwifruit over a fine, almost chalky backbone that keeps everything racy and precise. The finish is long, fine and mouth-watering, and with its 12% alcohol, high acidity and structure it is built to age gracefully in the cellar for up to 15 years.

Serve this with pan-fried silver whiting and a zesty salad as the winery suggests, or match it with fresh oysters, kingfish crudo, Thai salads, salt and pepper squid or even pork schnitzel with lemon where its electric citrus drive and dry, rapier-like finish will absolutely sing on the table. Chill it well, then let it warm slightly in the glass to unlock all that detail.