2022 Pressing Matters R9 Riesling 750Ml Bottle

I love the 'R' designations on the Pressing Matters rieslings. From R0 for bone-dry to R139 for sweet, they are an indication of the RS in the wine. The R9, in theory, should teeter on that fulcrum between dry and off-dry, but that crystalline Tasmanian acidity tempers any sweetness and it appears dry. And totally delicious, with crisp green apple, citrus, stone, orange blossom, fennel and wildflower notes. Pristine, with velocity to burn.' 94 points - Dave Brookes, The Wine Companion

The 2022 R9 obviously has 9 grams per litre of residual grape sugar which is to say, fairly dry. This has similar vibrant and fresh citrus, herb and mineral notes of the R0 but a small nuance of honey and alyssum flower. Compared to the R0 this seems a little more chalky on the long and grapefruit / kaffir-lime tinged finish. The slight residual sweetness would be unnoticed by most people enjoying this wine nice and cold with some Asian food! - Randall