Black Swan Riesling
Australian Riesling, off dry, built for a big table.
The story behind Black Swan
Black Swan arrived in the United States in 2003, built by E. & J. Gallo with Australia's McGuigan Simeon to answer a simple demand: affordable Australian wine that tastes the same every time. The Riesling comes from the South Eastern Australia zone, a sprawling multi state indication pulling fruit from New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Fermentation happens in temperature controlled stainless steel, then the wine settles in neutral tanks. No oak, no blending, just Riesling held slightly off dry so the grape's natural acidity stays in check. We have poured it for Long Island customers for years, and it still does the same job: cold, crisp, and cheap enough to open on a Tuesday.
Explore the Black Swan range
One Riesling, one size that matters here. The 1.5L bottle is the format we stock, and it is the reason this wine works for a crowd.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Riesling 1.5L | Off dry white, South Eastern Australia | 12% ABV | Lime, pear, citrus; crisp acidity, light residual sugar |
| Black Swan Chardonnay 1.5L | White, South Eastern Australia | Not stated | Ripe stone fruit, soft finish, large format |
| Black Swan Merlot 1.5L | Red, South Eastern Australia | Not stated | Plum and soft tannin, easy drinking |
| Black Swan Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L | Red, South Eastern Australia | Not stated | Dark berry, gentle oak, firm everyday red |
| Black Swan Shiraz 1.5L | Red, South Eastern Australia | Not stated | Blackberry, pepper, warm and generous |
Which Black Swan is right for you?
The Black Swan Riesling 1.5L runs $11.99, and at that number the math stops being interesting and starts being useful. Four standard bottles worth of off dry Australian white for about the price of one modest Finger Lakes Riesling. We keep it on the shelf because people come back for it, not because it needs a speech. Buy Black Swan online and we will have it bagged at the counter, or send it out with our local delivery run across Nassau and Suffolk.
One bottle fills eight glasses, and the off dry edge handles spicy takeout.
$11.99, 12% ABV, straight from the fridge, no ceremony required.
Residual sugar and lime acidity cool Thai, Indian and Korean heat.