2024 Stargazer Riesling

Sam Connew continues to prove why she’s one of the most talented winemakers in Australia with her 2024 Stargazer Riesling. Sourced from the Tea Tree sub-region of the Coal River Valley, this Riesling embodies the best of Tasmanian terroir.

What sets this Riesling apart is Sam’s careful crafting of texture and balance. She brings a touch of skin contact and lees stirring into the winemaking process, giving the wine a subtle yet satisfying complexity. There’s even a hint of residual sweetness, perfectly judged to round out the juicy acidity and make the wine more approachable early on, without sacrificing its potential for future development.

On the nose, expect classic citrus and floral notes, with a burst of lime zest and jasmine. The palate is where this wine really shines, offering a juicy, mouth-watering profile of ripe lemon, green apple, and just a kiss of tropical fruit. It’s generous, with a silky mouthfeel that wraps around a core of refreshing acidity.

Classy, crystalline, and approachable now, the 2024 Stargazer Riesling is ready to enjoy now. With its beautiful balance of texture, brightness, and subtle sweetness, this is a Riesling that promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Snap it up while you can—it’s the kind of wine that won’t stay on shelves for long.

94 points
"Mineral- and fruit-driven aromas of lemon peel, lime zest, orange blossoms and chalk. The palate is textural, with focused acidity and generous notes of mandarin pith, grapefruit peel, quince and red apple skin. Nicely constructed. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
- James Suckling