# Big Fine Girl Riesling (2023)

- **Producer:** Jeanneret Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, lime, grapefruit, biscuit, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

The 2023 Big Fine Girl Riesling from Jeanneret Wines is a white wine from South Australia's Clare Valley. It is crafted from 100% Riesling grapes. The wine is noted for its textural quality and a balance between pronounced fruit flavor and fine detail, setting it apart from more typical expressions of the region. Jeanneret Wines, established in 1992, is a family-run winery with a winemaking philosophy centered on authenticity and purity of expression, allowing the grapes to guide the final product. The winery's approach is hands-on, and they draw inspiration from the Golden Ratio and the Nautilus symbol. The 2023 vintage is noted for its zesty nose and vibrant acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Inspired by ancestor Le Corbusier's Golden Ratio.
- Uses wild yeasts for fermentation.
- Low-yielding vines contribute to fruit concentration.
- Winery follows an organic philosophy.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its fruit-forward character complements the natural sweetness of shellfish and fish. The wine's intensity can stand up to the spice in Asian dishes.

## Wine making process

The 2023 Big Fine Girl Riesling is produced by Jeanneret Wines using 100% Riesling grapes from the Clare Valley. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with a focus on allowing the grapes to guide the final product. Ben Jeanneret encourages minimal handling of the juice, facilitating slow and easy fermentations, often with the use of wild yeasts. The wine spends time on lees for 40 to 70 days, contributing to its texture. The vineyards are managed with an organic philosophy, and the vines are low-yielding, which is intended to enhance fruit concentration.