Mac Forbes Strathbogie Riesling 2024 from the high, granitic Strathbogie Ranges is a zesty, finely etched Riesling that crackles with citrus and minerality, showing the precision and purity this site is known for. It is immediately appealing yet built with the drive to age gracefully in the cellar.

On the nose, Mac Forbes Strathbogie Riesling 2024 offers classic white and orange citrus florals, lemon blossom, lime rind, sherbet and hints of granite and white flowers. The palate is vibrant and expressive, racing from front to back with lemon, lime and orange pith, fine phenolics and electric acidity as it broadens then firms, finishing dry, chalky and mouth‑watering.

This is a brilliant food wine for fresh oysters, kingfish crudo, salt‑and‑pepper squid, Thai salads with lime and chilli, or classic fish and chips where its acidity cuts cleanly through the crunch. It also sings with pork schnitzel, roast chicken with lemon and herbs or a simple goat’s cheese tart, and will handle spice beautifully thanks to its juiciness and line.