{"title":"Pressing Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePressing Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wines from Tasmania’s Coal River Valley, renowned for expressive Riesling and cool-climate precision. Shop online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-pressing-matters-r9-riesling-750ml-copy","title":"2023 Pressing Matters R9 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section cc-product-details product-details section\" id=\"shopify-section-template--15730059477101__details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reading-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte mt-4 read-more__wrapper read-more__wrapper--product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"read-more\" class=\"read-more__text read-more__text--active read-more__text--expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte description_pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R9, with 9 grams of sugar per litre, is our most popular level of sweetness (in this case, off-dryness). The residual sugar, although only 9 grams, is enough to broaden the wine on the palate and the acidic lemon and lime found in the R0 give way to the sweeter versions of the fruit. The wine offers a delightful bouquet of sherbet, Tahitian lime zest, meyer lemon, poached pear, and honeycomb. Its slightly generous palate is balanced with clean, fine acidity, resulting in a lingering finish. The overall experience is simply moreish, leaving you craving for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Riesling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coal River Valley, Tasmania\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2030–2037\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Riesling from Tasmania’s Coal River Valley shows the hallmark purity and precision of the Pressing Matters range. The wine opens with fragrant citrus blossom, lime zest, and flinty mineral notes. The palate is taut, crisp, and linear with lively acidity and a long, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal with white fish, shellfish, and delicate seafood dishes. Also pairs beautifully with Asian cuisine and light salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 2026 Halliday Wine Companion: Gold – 95 Points\u003cbr\u003e• The Real Review (Huon Hooke): Gold Ribbon – 95 Points (February 2025)\u003cbr\u003e• Tasmanian Wine Show: Silver – 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736102498667,"sku":"SK60805016","price":41.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Pressing_Matters_R9_Riesling_750ml_b.png?v=1780390277"},{"product_id":"2024-pressing-matters-r139-riesling-750ml","title":"2024 Pressing Matters R139 Riesling 375ml half bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Riesling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coal River Valley, Tasmania\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.6%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e375ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis luscious and aromatic dessert wine is made from cane-cut Riesling grapes, left to shrivel on the vine to naturally concentrate sugars. After selective hand-picking, the fruit is gently bag-pressed and cold-settled for 48 hours. Fermentation with a neutral yeast proceeds slowly at cool temperatures for around three weeks, then is stopped at the desired sweetness level. The wine rests on lees for 6–8 weeks before bottling to build texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight straw-yellow in colour. The nose bursts with honeysuckle, baked apple, mandarin, quince paste, rosewater, and bergamot tea. The palate is rich and balanced, its sweetness lifted by crisp green apple and fine acidity. Subtle phenolics lend gentle grip, creating a crunchy, lively finish. A late-picked Auslese-style Riesling reminiscent of top German dessert wines—decadent yet refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent match for foie gras, blue cheeses (especially Roquefort), and fruit-based desserts such as pineapple tarte Tatin or apple strudel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Tasmanian Wine Show: Trophy – Top Gold\u003cbr\u003e• The Real Review: 94 Points, Silver Ribbon – Huon Hooke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A huge nose of intense lime, apricot, and honey. The palate is rich and unctuous, with fabulous concentration but never heavy. It finishes with a crescendo of cumquat and preserved lime notes—tangy acidity keeps everything in check and lively.”\u003cbr\u003e— Jeremy Holmes, Winter 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736102531435,"sku":"SK64014315","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024PressingMattersR139Riesling375ml.png?v=1780390278"},{"product_id":"2022-pressing-matters-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2022 Pressing Matters Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion: Coal River Valley, Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revered Estate Pinot Noir—like all wines made at Pressing Matters - is a time capsule of place that honours the wine’s articulation not just of the artistry of the winemaking, but the environment and climate that speaks through the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the warmest years on our records, this wine has a gorgeous depth of colour and flavour: plums and black cherries, a spritz of acidity, and opulent tannin. Always, elegance is characteristic of the fruit sourced solely from our site in the Coal River Valley of Tasmania’s south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736153125227,"sku":"SK23127033","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_Pressing_Matters_Pinot_Noir_750ml_9a21b5a7-b6df-4a1f-baff-e709ebd41af7.jpg?v=1767588470"},{"product_id":"2020-pressing-matters-r69-riesling-750ml","title":"2020 Pressing Matters R69 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eThis Riesling presents a delightful, candied aroma with hints of spearmint jubes and lemon drops. It boasts a pale green-gold hue and offers a juicy, yet clean and vibrant profile with a crisp, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers' Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eFollowing selective harvesting, the grapes are gently bag pressed and cold settled for 48 hours. After racking, the juice is fermented with neutral yeast at cool temperatures for about three weeks. Once fermentation is halted at the desired sugar level, the wine ages on lees for 6-8 weeks before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eSouthern Tasmania experienced a dry winter, with budburst beginning in mid-September. The spring and summer were marked by persistent wind and cold, leading to delayed shoot growth and a challenging flowering period. The result was open canopies and below-average yields, reducing vineyard labor compared to a typical season. The cooler year, combined with lower yields and open canopies, produced fruit with remarkable intensity and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736153157995,"sku":"SK10921601","price":42.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Pressing_Matters_R69_Riesling_750ml_dbf291ed-85ca-4dc6-b57c-fe4f21542cdd.jpg?v=1767588471"},{"product_id":"2021-pressing-matters-r0-riesling-750ml","title":"2021 Pressing Matters R0 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGI\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coal River Valley, Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12.8% vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003ebone-dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreenish-pale in colour. The aroma has hints of makrut lime, dried orange blossom, and pear. The palate is crisp and transparent, with the refreshing crunch of a Granny Smith apple. Mouth-watering and electric acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 Pts Huon Hooke for The Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Gold, Tasmanian Wine Show \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Pts, James Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tension of zero residual sugar in the cool and refreshing 2021 season is pronounced indeed, demanding a great deal of time for its razor acidity to assimilate. It's packed with all the crunchy Granny smith apple, kaffir lime and lemon fruit concentration and lingering persistence to go the distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-details__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-details__label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-details__value wine-details__value--paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter selective picking, the fruit is gently bag pressed and cold settled for 48 hours. Post racking, the juice is inoculated with a neutral yeast and fermented at cool temperatures for around three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the ferment has been stopped at the required sugar level, the wine spends around 6-8 weeks on lees before being prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-details__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-details__label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-details__value wine-details__value--paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter another dry winter in Southern Tasmania, budburst commenced around the middle of September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelentlessly windy and cold conditions over spring and through to summer saw delayed shoot growth and a challenging flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result—open canopies and lower-than-average yields—allayed much of the handwork we do in the vineyard in a normal season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery month of the growing season over 2019 and 2020 had lower-than-average temperatures except January, which was average. 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Always, elegance is characteristic of the fruit sourced solely from our site in the Coal River Valley of Tasmania’s south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736195395947,"sku":"SK40647919","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_Pressing_Matters_Pinot_Noir_750ml_44f41de9-5a9b-4bde-b343-ddadca889536.jpg?v=1767589424"},{"product_id":"2022-pressing-matters-r69-riesling-750ml","title":"2022 Pressing Matters R69 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eThis Riesling presents a delightful, candied aroma with hints of spearmint jubes and lemon drops. 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