Macaw Em's Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2022: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Lime-sorbet & floral

A bright, aromatic Clare Valley Riesling that nails the “fresh but not skinny” sweet spot. Expect lime and lemon peel, fresh florals, and a playful musk-stick note. The palate is softly textured (thanks to gentle handling and cool ferment), then finishes long and clean with that delicious lemon-sorbet acidity that makes you instantly want another sip.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• Clare Valley Riesling with lime/lemon peel and fresh floral lift
• Hints of musk stick and a long, clean finish
• Cool stainless ferment (16°C) for purity and perfume
• High, refreshing acidity (7.2 g/L) and a crisp, dry finish
• 12.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Pale straw in the glass. Aromas of lime and lemon peel with fresh floral notes. The palate is softly textured with lemon and lime flavours, a hint of musk stick, and great length, finishing with clean lemon-sorbet acidity.

Winemaking

Produced entirely from free-run juice, inoculated with yeast and fermented in stainless steel at 16°C to preserve purity and perfume. No SO2 is added until racking and filtration.

Vineyard & Vintage

Made from certified organic Riesling (SXC) grown in Clare Valley, South Australia. Clare’s cool nights help lock in the variety’s signature citrus drive and mouthwatering natural acidity (7.2 g/L).

Why We Love It

Because it makes everything taste brighter: seafood, salads, spicy food, even a simple bowl of noodles. It’s zippy without being severe, with a little texture that keeps it genuinely versatile.

Food Pairing

Perfect with salty, crispy seafood, fresh herbs, chilli heat and citrusy sauces. It also shines with tofu and noodle salads when you want something refreshing but still flavour-packed.

Try matching this wine with →

• Chilli salt calamari — Find a Recipe
• Thai larb (pork or chicken) — Find a Recipe
• Tofu vermicelli noodle salad (vegan) — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

A sunny lunch with something crunchy, citrusy and a little bit spicy — the kind of bottle that disappears before you realise you’ve finished it.

Cellaring

Drink now for peak perfume and zing, or cellar 3–5 years if you enjoy Riesling as it evolves into more toast-and-honeyed complexity.

Producer

Macaw Creek is a South Australian producer focused on certified organic viticulture and clean, approachable styles. The Em’s Table range is built around freshness, drinkability and bright varietal character — wines that suit real life and real food.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this style, these are worth a spot in your next mixed dozen:

• Tasmanian cool-climate Riesling with floral lift — Stefano Lubiana Riesling 2022
• Citrus-led and mouthwatering — Temple Bruer Riesling 2024
• Pack pick featuring Riesling — Biodynamic Wine Tasting Pack

FAQ

What does Macaw Em's Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2022 taste like?

Lime and lemon peel, fresh florals, a hint of musk stick, and a long, clean finish driven by lemon-sorbet acidity. It’s dry, light-bodied and super refreshing.

Is it a dry Riesling or does it taste sweet?

It’s a dry style. The fruit feels bright and pure, but the finish is crisp and clean, with classic Clare Valley acidity doing the heavy lifting.

Is this wine vegan friendly?

Yes — it’s listed as vegan-suitable.

What foods does it pair best with?

Seafood (especially anything crispy or salty), fresh herbs, chilli, citrusy dressings, and Thai/Vietnamese-style dishes. It’s also excellent with tofu and noodle salads when you want something light but flavourful.

Do I need to decant Riesling?

No — serve it chilled and let it open in the glass. If it’s very cold, give it a couple of minutes so the aromatics (lime, florals) can really shine.

Who will love Macaw Em's Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2022?

If you love crisp, citrusy whites with high refresh-factor — especially with seafood or spicy food — this is an easy yes.

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