# Plan B! OD Riesling (2023)

- **Producer:** Plan B Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Western Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, apricot, lime, lemon, peach, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

The Plan B! OD Riesling is a 2023 vintage white wine from the Frankland River region of Western Australia, produced by Plan B Wines. The 'OD' designation signifies an 'Off Dry' style, characterized by an initial touch of sweetness that leads to a dry finish. Plan B Wines was established in 2003 with the ambition to craft world-class, food-friendly wines from Western Australia, embodying a philosophy of producing 'off-piste' and delicious wines. The winemakers, Bill Crappsley and Terry Chellappah, bring extensive experience to their pursuit of single-vineyard quality. The wine's distinctive aspects include its vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes, minerality, and refreshing finish, achieved through a balance of sweetness and acidity. The grapes are sourced from Plan B!'s own vineyard in Frankland River, a region known for its suitability for quality winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- The 'OD' in the name stands for 'Off Dry'.
- Vines used are over 20 years old.
- The winemakers are described as 'wine and music obsessive[s]'.
- This wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and off-dry character make it versatile. The acidity cuts through richer elements like butter and fat, while the slight sweetness can balance spicy dishes and complement the natural sweetness in seafood and fruits.

## Wine making process

The Plan B! OD Riesling is made from 100% Riesling grapes sourced from Plan B!'s vineyard in Frankland River, Western Australia. The vines are over 20 years old. Fruit is harvested at night to achieve a balance of sugar and acidity. During winemaking, fermentation occurs at cool temperatures to preserve varietal character, and only clear free-run juice is utilized. The wine is subsequently aged in stainless steel tanks. The winemakers' approach focuses on minimal intervention to allow the expression of the grape and its origin.