{"title":"Pressing Matters","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eLocated in the Coal River Valley in southern Tasmania, Pressing Matters is a small, family-owned winery known for its precise, cool-climate expressions. Founded by Greg Melick, the estate has become especially recognised for its outstanding Rieslings and refined Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eUnder the guidance of winemaker Samantha Connew, the focus is on clarity, balance, and showcasing vineyard character. Their Riesling range is a standout, with each wine clearly labelled by sweetness level, offering styles from bone-dry to lusciously off-dry while maintaining bright natural acidity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"828\"\u003ePure, detailed, and quietly powerful, Pressing Matters captures the finesse and energy that make Tasmanian wines so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pressing-matters-pinot-noir","title":"Pressing Matters Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Coal River Valley Pinot Noir exudes both elegance and expressiveness. It bursts with vibrant red berry notes, underscored by earthy spices. The palate reveals concentrated layers of red fruit, accented by hints of vanilla and dried sage, creating an intriguing and complex experience. The fresh, textured mid-palate is supported by a fine structure, providing a firm foundation for the wine’s impressive intensity. Its remarkable length seems to stretch endlessly, leaving a lasting impression. With time, this Pinot Noir will evolve, revealing even more depth and nuance, thanks to its refined structure. Expect it to age gracefully for 15+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Very good depth of red-purple, the rim brightly purple indictating excellent freshness. Dried herb aromas overlie cherry fruit, the palate medium bodied and deliciously flavoured with succulent sweet fruit deftly tempered by fine-grained tannins that leave the mouth refreshed and ready for more. Long carry. A superb pinot noir that already drinks beautifully and should also age well.\" - \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 Huon Hooke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-award__text\"\u003e\"Coal River Valley pinot noir made by Samantha Connew. A very pretty bright ruby in the glass with aromas of amaro and blossom-flecked red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry fruits underscored with hints of spice, Peking duck, leaf litter, dried citrus rind, struck flint and earth. It smells gorgeous, and the palate follows up with smallgoods and undergrowth and mountain herb tones, finishing long with detail, sapid acidity and powdery tannins – it's a wonderful release.\" - \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pressing Matters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45567086821633,"sku":"20713","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0120\/7441\/8235\/files\/Untitled_design_28.jpg?v=1774507993"},{"product_id":"pressing-matters-r139-riesling","title":"Pressing Matters R139 Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003ePressing Matters' Rieslings are inspired by the classic Mosel style but showcase the unique brilliance that Tasmanian Rieslings can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard features carefully selected clones—D2V3, 198GM, F8V13, and 239GM—planted on their own roots at a high density of 5,000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Rieslings are crafted with four distinct levels of residual sugar, beautifully reflected in the labels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR0 (very dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR9 (dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR69 (medium sweet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR139 (sweet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoughtful range captures the essence of each sweetness level, offering something exceptional for every palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b5d3c0fe-ffd1-4b42-a542-d9da94e0dc73\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-69\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69aa5aae-e4ec-8320-b922-de840c5abd48-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-70\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"63130817-5661-468d-938a-70efb8f5110e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"9fbfeac2-35dd-4122-afc8-e3e1e3bde7eb\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-77\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69aa5aae-e4ec-8320-b922-de840c5abd48-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-78\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b2fe0853-29e4-4ac8-8f9c-5fcbfe029fae\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eR139 Riesling is crafted from cane-cut fruit, where selected bunches are cut and left to shrivel on the vine, concentrating sugars and flavour before being harvested later in the season. This method produces a naturally rich yet balanced dessert-style Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"635\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFollowing selective hand-picking, the fruit is gently bag pressed and cold settled for 48 hours. After racking, the juice is inoculated with a neutral yeast and fermented at cool temperatures for around three weeks. Fermentation is then halted at the desired level of sweetness, before the wine spends 6–8 weeks on lees to build texture and complexity prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sweet Wine of the Year. Score awarded by the Halliday tasting panel at the annual Awards judging. DB writes: A wonderful sweet riesling sporting 139g RS from Tasmania's Coal River Valley. The acidity is the key here. It tempers the sweetness and provides a minerally frame on which the unctuous fruit is tautly stretched. Green apple, lime, fresh and candied rinds, an array of wildflower notes, apple pie, crushed stone and toffee apple. Pure, focused and showing great balance and an impressive length of flavour and vitality\". \u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 Pts, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pressing Matters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45567097864449,"sku":"20716","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0120\/7441\/8235\/files\/Untitled_design_30.jpg?v=1774508412"},{"product_id":"pressing-matters-r9-riesling","title":"Pressing Matters R9 Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003ePressing Matters' Rieslings are inspired by the classic Mosel style but showcase the unique brilliance that Tasmanian Rieslings can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard features carefully selected clones—D2V3, 198GM, F8V13, and 239GM—planted on their own roots at a high density of 5,000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Rieslings are crafted with four distinct levels of residual sugar, beautifully reflected in the labels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR0 (very dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR9 (dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR69 (medium sweet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR139 (sweet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoughtful range captures the essence of each sweetness level, offering something exceptional for every palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"473d34c9-f27f-42d6-9c96-09068b24d139\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-75\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69aa5aae-e4ec-8320-b922-de840c5abd48-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-76\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f3b4e90a-67b9-4499-9a30-35aed161de5f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eR9 Riesling shows the benefit of a touch of residual sugar, enhancing aromatic lift while balancing the cool-season acidity. Fragrant notes of orange blossom lead into a compelling core of crunchy Granny Smith apple, lime and lemon, delivering both freshness and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"558\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe bouquet reveals layers of sherbet, Tahitian lime zest, Meyer lemon, poached pear and honeycomb. Slightly generous on the palate, the wine remains beautifully balanced by fine, clean acidity, finishing long and refreshing. A vibrant, moreish Riesling that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"558\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\"A touch of residual sugar does marvellous things in lifting the exoticism of orange-blossom fragrance, tying down unwieldy, cool-season acidity and drawing out magnificent persistence. A compelling core of crunchy Granny Smith apple and pitch-perfect lime and lemon are charged with tremendous stamina\". \u003cstrong\u003e94\/100, James Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pressing Matters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48276977549569,"sku":"21227","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0120\/7441\/8235\/files\/pressmatter-r9-riesling.jpg?v=1774507423"},{"product_id":"pressing-matters-r0-riesling","title":"Pressing Matters R0 Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003ePressing Matters' Rieslings are inspired by the classic Mosel style but showcase the unique brilliance that Tasmanian Rieslings can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard features carefully selected clones—D2V3, 198GM, F8V13, and 239GM—planted on their own roots at a high density of 5,000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Rieslings are crafted with four distinct levels of residual sugar, beautifully reflected in the labels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR0 (very dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR9 (dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR69 (medium sweet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR139 (sweet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoughtful range captures the essence of each sweetness level, offering something exceptional for every palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter selective picking, the fruit is gently bag pressed and cold settled for 48 hours. Following racking, the juice is inoculated with a neutral yeast and fermented at cool temperatures for around three weeks. The wine then spends 6–8 weeks on lees to build texture and complexity before being prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"252\"\u003ePressing Matters R0 Riesling shows a light straw colour with green hues, reflecting its youthful, crisp style. The nose is complex and expressive, with notes of preserved lime, dried rose petal and pear, alongside a subtle hint of Cox’s Orange apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"446\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe palate is clean and refreshing, driven by vibrant acidity and bright citrus fruit. Focused and precise, it finishes long and persistent, with flavours that linger gracefully on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"446\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\"Tight, coiled and pristinely focused with pure lemon, crunchy green apple, grapefruit and lemon fruit notes and hints of crushed stone, fennel, flint, orange blossom, lemongrass and crisp pear. There are some light mountain herb tones on the palate, which shows superb tension and a minerally velocity that is quite something, finishing riverstone-dry and thirst-slakingly refreshing. Great stuff\". \u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 Pts, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pressing Matters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48276977942785,"sku":"21226","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0120\/7441\/8235\/files\/Untitleddesign_31.jpg?v=1774507178"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.purviscellars.com.au\/collections\/pressing-matters.oembed","provider":"Purvis Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}