2025 Stargazer Tupelo Pinot Gris Riesling Gewürztraminer

A hauntingly aromatic and textured Tasmanian field blend — fragrant and complex, with rose petal intensity, stone fruit richness and the cool-climate precision that makes this Alsatian-inspired trio one of Australia's most exciting and distinctive white wine expressions.

Named after the tupelo tree — prized for producing the world's finest honey — this is a wine of extraordinary aromatic richness and cool-climate finesse.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Tasmania, Australia

$40 a bottle
Pinot Gris • Riesling • Gewürztraminer • Stargazer • Tasmania

"A hauntingly aromatic and textured Tasmanian field blend — fragrant and complex, with rose petal intensity, stone fruit richness and the cool-climate precision that makes Tupelo one of Australia's most exciting and distinctive white wine expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with golden highlights — bright, luminous and inviting.

Aroma:
Hauntingly aromatic and complex with:

• rose petal and lychee from the Gewürztraminer
• white peach, pear and stone fruit from the Pinot Gris
• lime zest, citrus and mineral tension from the Riesling
• ginger spice, jasmine and subtle floral complexity

Three varieties in perfect harmony — each contributing its signature character to create an aromatic whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with gentle texture and bright, fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• rose petal, lychee and white peach
• pear, stone fruit and citrus zest
• ginger spice and floral complexity
• gentle, rounded texture from the Pinot Gris
• racy acidity and mineral tension from the Riesling driving length and precision

The wine delivers aromatic intensity with cool-climate freshness, combining Gewürztraminer's exotic perfume, Pinot Gris's textural generosity and Riesling's mineral precision into a seamlessly integrated and utterly captivating blend.

Finish:
Long and fragrant with lingering rose petal, lychee, citrus and fine mineral notes.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – JamesSuckling.com

About Tupelo

Tupelo — named after the tupelo tree, whose blossoms produce some of the world's most prized honey — is Stargazer's signature Alsatian-inspired field blend, celebrating the aromatic potential of cool-climate Tasmania. Stargazer is one of Tasmania's most celebrated boutique producers, crafting wines of extraordinary precision, purity and cool-climate character from their Coal River Valley estate. Tupelo is a wine that captures the essence of Alsace in a Tasmanian context — aromatic, textured and utterly distinctive.

It represents:

• Alsatian-inspired Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewürztraminer field blend from cool-climate Tasmania
• Stargazer's commitment to aromatic variety expression and cool-climate precision
• outstanding value for a dual 95-point, critically recognised Tasmanian alternative white

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2025
• Variety: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer
• Region: Tasmania, Australia
• Producer: Stargazer
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030

Food Pairings

• Thai green curry
• Spiced duck breast
• Roast chicken with herbs
• Grilled salmon with ginger
• Soft washed-rind cheeses
• Charcuterie and seasonal salads

Why We Love It

This is one of Australia's most aromatic and distinctive white wines — hauntingly fragrant, textured and utterly captivating.
At $40, it delivers dual 95-point acclaim and a white wine experience unlike anything else in the country.

A must-have for lovers of aromatic, alternative whites and great-value Tasmanian wine.