Riposte Wines’ The Scimitar Riesling 2025 is a razor‑sharp, Clare Valley‑grown expression from Tim and Nick Knappstein that captures the purity and drive this legendary riesling region can deliver in a fresh, high‑acidity vintage. Strikingly pale and vibrantly scented, this is a modern riesling that will shine from the first glass yet reward cellaring with pithy complexity.

The nose bursts with spring blossom, jasmine and citrus‑laden florals, underpinned by lemon, kaffir lime zest, grapefruit and a delicate hint of Thai basil and lavender. The palate is drenched in juicy lemon, lime and grapefruit pith, framed by a tight, chalky spine and dazzling acidity that drives the wine forward with mouthwatering precision and length.

This is a riesling built for shellfish, summer salads, Middle Eastern spice, and anything with a squeeze of citrus: think oysters, grilled prawns, Thai green curry, or herb‑crusted fish with a squeeze of lime. The Scimitar Riesling 2025 holds its line with laser‑like focus yet remains generously fruity, finishing brisk, clean and long with a faintly powdery, mineral‑laced tail.