Bear & Bird Riesling 2025

Coal River Valley

Bear & Bird

A aromatic wine, bursting with vibrant citrus notes, lime and lemon taking centre stage. Delicate floral hints of apple blossom and jasmine add a graceful lift to the bouquet.

On the palate, it delivers zesty, mouthwatering acidity balanced by fruit flavours that mirror the nose. Crisp and dry, with a subtle mineral undertone that adds depth and structure. This Riesling is beautifully versatile, perfect for enjoying in any weather or settin

Drink it on the deck, drink it with dumplings, drink it on a Tuesday for no reason.

We hand‑pick our fruit, bringing it to the winery just ten minutes from the vineyard. Once it arrives, the fruit is hand‑sorted to remove underripe berries and leaves, then destemmed to ensure a clean, precise ferment.
A short cold soak follows, several days at low temperature—to gently draw out colour, aroma, and early flavour before fermentation begins.
Fermentation takes place in small open fermenters. We rely on indigenous yeasts to express the character of our site, and we use gentle cap management—plunging rather than pumping over—to keep tannins fine and avoid over‑extraction.
Once dry, the wine is pressed off skins and transferred to French oak. It matures for around nine months, building texture and complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Each barrel is tasted and assessed before blending to achieve balance and purity. The final wine is bottled with minimal fining or filtration to preserve delicacy and a true sense of place.