2024 Stargazer Tupelo

Highly Rated
The talented Sam Connew's take on an Alsatian classic white, a tasty blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer.
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews

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Sam Connew’s 2024 Stargazer Tupelo brings together Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and a touch of Gewurztraminer in an aromatic blend that’s all about character and charm. Inspired by Alsatian classics, it’s a fresh, fragrant drop that feels at home on its own or paired with your favourite dishes.

Expect layers of pear, peach, and subtle florals, all tied together with bright acidity and just the right amount of texture. It’s lively without being over the top, striking that perfect balance between juicy fruit and a crisp, clean finish.

This is a wine that loves food—especially anything with a bit of spice. Thai curries, Vietnamese salads, or even a midweek stir-fry will shine with Tupelo in the mix. It’s versatile, vibrant, and effortlessly enjoyable.

As always with Stargazer, quantities are limited, so grab it while you can. This is aromatic blending done right—relaxed, balanced, and seriously good value.

95 points - "Wonderfully perfumed aromas of yellow apples, rose petals, lemon curd and sweet spices. The palate is textural with focused acidity, giving notes of grapefruit, quince, lime sherbet and chalk. A finely constructed blend of 42% pinot gris, 30% riesling, 21% gewurztraminer and 7% pinot blanc. Delicious." - JamesSuckling.com

Customer Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
4 reviews
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    neil l.
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    9 months ago
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    2023 Stargazer Tupelo
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Tassie white

    A good blend with an interesting depth.

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    2 years ago
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    2022 Stargazer Tupelo
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Loved it

    First experience of this blend and I loved it.

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    Gabi D.
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    2 years ago
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    2022 Stargazer Tupelo
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Smashable food wine

    Aromatic, good acid balance and food friendly. Lychees, rose, lemon. Almost off dry. Perfect with spicy rich foods. Thai curry, even stands up to spaghetti bolognese. This wine maker has the Midas touch

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This unusual blend mirrors the famous Alsatian ‘Gentil’ styles marrying the body of Pinot Gris, the exuberance of Pinot Blanc with the spicy aromatics of Gewürztraminer and the finesse of Riesling. Pale yellow in colour, the nose shows plenty of exotic notes: honeysuckle, orange blossom and dried orange skin. Textural and generous on the palate with a roundness and mouthcoating quality, pear tarte tatin and lemon curd frame the long finish.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Variety Riesling
Country Australia
Region Tasmania
Australian State TAS
Feature Women in Wine
Reviewed By James Suckling
Critic Score 95
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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Stargazer

Stargazer is the pint-sized Tasmanian passion project of the talented Samantha Connew. Sam is one of the country's most respected wine judges and a greatly influential voice in the Australian wine industry. Stargazer is her one-woman show, focused around Sam's small, beautiful vineyard works in the Coal River Valley.

She only makes tiny parcels of a few wines. Riesling (and Riesling Blends), Chardonnay & Pinot Noir are her chosen varieties. The quality is outstanding across each and every wine and they rightfully sell out in next to no time each year.

The Stargazer range is a set of beautiful, ethereal representations of the Apple Isle.

Samantha Connew in her Vineyard Discover Stargazer

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