2024 Shy Susan Riesling

A hauntingly pure and laser-precise Tasmanian Riesling — crisp and mineral-driven, with lime zest intensity, green apple freshness and the extraordinary cool-climate tension and acidity that makes Tasmanian Riesling one of Australia's most celebrated and age-worthy white wine expressions.

Shy by name, anything but shy by nature — 93 points and one of Tasmania's most compelling Riesling expressions at $40.

93 Points – Campbell Mattinson

Tasmania, Australia

$40 a bottle
Cool-Climate • Riesling • Shy Susan • Tasmania

"A hauntingly pure and laser-precise Tasmanian Riesling — crisp and mineral-driven, with lime zest intensity, green apple freshness and the extraordinary cool-climate tension and acidity that defines Shy Susan as one of Tasmania's most exciting boutique producers."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with green highlights — bright, luminous and pristine.

Aroma:
Pure and precise with:

• lime zest and lemon curd
• green apple and white peach
• jasmine florals and subtle blossom
• fine mineral, slate and cool-climate precision

Cool-climate Tasmanian Riesling at its most pure and expressive — laser-precise, mineral-driven and deeply compelling, with the lime zest intensity and slate minerality that defines great cool-climate Riesling in any context.

Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with vibrant, mouthwatering acidity and extraordinary length.
Expect flavours of:

• lime zest, lemon curd and green apple
• white peach and citrus
• fine mineral and slate complexity
• jasmine and subtle floral lift
• vibrant, mouthwatering acidity delivering precision, tension and extraordinary length

The wine delivers citrus purity with mineral precision, combining Riesling's extraordinary natural acidity with Tasmania's cool-climate tension and the slate minerality that defines great Tasmanian Riesling — a wine built to age beautifully for a decade or more.

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and precise with lingering lime zest, fine mineral, slate and mouthwatering acidity.

Critical Acclaim

93pts – Campbell Mattinson

About Shy Susan Riesling

Shy Susan is a boutique Tasmanian producer crafting wines of extraordinary cool-climate character and precision from Tasmania's unique terroir. Riesling is one of the world's greatest and most age-worthy white varieties, and Tasmania's cool maritime climate and long growing season are a natural fit — producing Riesling of extraordinary lime zest intensity, mineral precision and age-worthiness that rivals the finest expressions from the Clare Valley, Eden Valley and Mosel. Shy by name, anything but shy by nature.

It represents:

• cool-climate Tasmanian Riesling from one of the island's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers
• one of Australia's most pure, precise and mineral-driven Riesling expressions
• outstanding value for a 93-point, genuinely age-worthy Tasmanian Riesling

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Riesling
• Region: Tasmania, Australia
• Producer: Shy Susan
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2035

Food Pairings

• Kingfish sashimi
• Thai green curry
• Pork schnitzel
• Fresh oysters
• Goat's cheese
• Spicy dumplings

Why We Love It

This is hauntingly pure, laser-precise Tasmanian Riesling from one of the island's most exciting boutique producers.
At $40, it delivers 93-point Campbell Mattinson quality and a Riesling built to age beautifully for a decade or more.

A must-have for lovers of pure, mineral-driven cool-climate Riesling and great-value Tasmanian white wine.