Friday Tasting: Battle of the Rieslings

Join us Friday Feb 27th from 5pm to 7pm for a free tasting that proves Riesling is anything but one-dimensional. It’s our Battle of the Rieslings — four wines, four regions, and four distinct levels of sweetness, poured side by side so you can taste the spectrum for yourself.

We’ll travel from the structured, textural styles of Alsace to the pristine, high-acid precision of Tasmania. Then it’s off to the dramatic slate slopes of the Mosel, masters of delicacy and off-dry balance, before finishing in Central Otago, where intensity and purity meet piercing alpine freshness.

From bone dry to lusciously off-dry, you’ll see how residual sugar, acidity, and terroir interplay — sometimes subtle, sometimes striking. Expect citrus blossom, lime zest, green apple and wet stone in the drier expressions, moving toward ripe orchard fruit, honeysuckle and a gentle sweetness in the richer styles. The common thread? Electric acidity and remarkable clarity.

Whether you’re firmly in the “dry only” camp or secretly love a touch of sweetness, this tasting is designed to challenge assumptions and sharpen palates. Taste them blind if you like. Pick your favourite. Argue with your friends.

No bookings required — just drop in, grab a glass, and discover where you sit in the great Riesling debate. Special pricing available on the night. Crisp, vibrant, and endlessly fascinating — Friday never tasted so bright.