Rongo Rhapsody Amber 2024

From the producer: 100% Riesling from the Elgo vineyard in Strathbogie​,​ given 30 days of skin contact. Fermented in neutral barrels​,​ then rested a further six months in neutral oak and naturally stabilized​,​ unfined and unfiltered with sulphur the only addition.
Pours a proper orange shade​,​ and feels nicely assembled in the mouth. An exotic array of aromatics and flavours – ginger​,​ incense​,​ citrus peel​,​ citrus oil​,​ marmalade and herbal tea​,​ particularly chamomile. A long finish with a pleasing grip​,​ superb for aromatic fish dishes and plenty more. 

Ray Chen is an accomplished wine expert who’s cred includes time as a viticultural researcher at Cornell University and oenologist for Treasury Wine Estates. In 2021, she founded Rongo Wines in Victoria, Australia, following her seasoned ventures in the vineyards of New Zealand, France, and the United States. It is a vehicle for her winemaking philosophy, which focusses on a small-batch, low-intervention approach with locally sourced and sustainably farmed fruit. Every wine produced is crafted to complement the intricate flavours of Asian food.