At the opening of his new restaurant, Luke takes time out to show Lily one of his new dishes.Wine match Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 2011, Eden Valley, SA
With a classic mussels and white wine dish, I would have suggested a dry riesling, but this beautiful Vietnamese version just begs for something with more exotic aromas. That hint of chilli also deserves a bit of attention as well, which is why I’ve gone for something with some residual sugar, as this will balance any heat that comes through. It’s alive with juicy apple and lemon flavours, and some white flower aromas that launch themselves from the glass. In the true tradition of the German off-dry rieslings it’s styled upon, the acidity is really noticeable and beautifully cleans the palate on the finish.
-Dan Coward