One of the best things I have done this year is visit the Orange region of New South Wales. As much as I didn’t spend anywhere near enough time there, it was enough for me to know, I need to go back. I did visit some cellar doors but, because of our limited time, I was forced to keep them in a small area and within close proximity to the town.
Sadly, I did not make it to the Slow Wine Co’s cellar door and, after checking out some photos on the internet, it looks like a pretty cool place too. After tasting these two wines from them, it is my loss that’s for sure, especially considering they look to have a great line-up of wines.
I couldn’t help but notice the cheese platters from Millthorpe Providore that are able to be purchased, they look great! Another reason not to miss this cellar door.
Region: Orange Region, NSW Source: Samples thanks kindly to Slow Wine Co and Define Wine
2022 Tribus ($25)
Made up of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer, there is much to like about this wine. It is very aromatic and appealing on the nose leading into a palate that is delicately rich, textural, citrussy, with a nice touch of acidity.
Tribus relates to a time when Roman people were supposedly divided into three ‘tribes’. It’s clear to me that, on this occasion, the three ‘tribes’ of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer have come together to form a delightfully refreshing wine sure to please a many and varied punter.
2021 Riesling ($30)
Oh! Now this is my type of youthful Riesling. It’s wonderfully and invitingly aromatic, almost like it knew exactly which olfactory buttons to push. The palate is citrussy, refreshingly acidic, steely, intensely flavoured, pure and pristine with excellent length, and nicely structured promising a great future. A terrific Riesling indeed!
Words from a Wine Glass 