Risky Business NV

Stephen Wong, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Perfumed, musky citrus and cinnamon apple abound in this wine. Round and rich on the palate, with powerful fruit flavours. A bold statement, easy to drink and quite a mouthful of wine. With the dish, it tastes a bit cloying and also acidic, not a good match.”

Andrea Pritzker, Third Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Pale lemon with a foamy bead. Chalky, green apple aromas unfold to green apple fruit purity, light foamy mousse and a chalky edged finish. The wine?s apple notes are accentuated when paired with the hashbrown, but the subtle chalky complexity is diminished slightly.”

Warren Gibson, First Term Chairman of Judges, Eleventh Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Slightly dull nose, lacking some freshness. A dryer style, with some length and astringency. The firm acidity and dryness doesn?t work with the dish”

Corey Ryan, Second Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Lifted bruised pear and green apples, a complex set of aromas. Tight steely textural wine good intensity freshness and vibrancy. Well balanced, fine acid line chewy, light and fresh. The food pairing works ok, though the simplicity of the wine flavours don?t add much to the experience. The acidity of the wine cuts through the fullness of the flavours.”

Stuart James Halliday, Fourth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Pretty and aromatic, vibrant acidity, clean and crisp, dry finish, with juicy green apple crunch”

Susan Bastian, Fifth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Very pale yellow straw. Aromas of lemon gelato. Soft and foamy mouthfeel with hints of lemon sorbet. Match was reasonably good with foaminess in wine balancing creamy texture of dish.”

Mark Robertson, Eighth Term Panellist 2019 Competition

“Better ? clean , nicely weighted with good muscaty aromatics. Bright, simple and well done. With Food ? muscat dominates . Actually blends/carries the food nicely.”