Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare Valley Riesling
For John Hughes, the attraction to Riesling is all encompassing. Growing up on a small vineyard in the Clare Valley, and going on to work with some of the brightest Riesling makers in the country before launching his own venture, John is never far away from his beloved grape. John makes classic Australian styles from carefully selected vineyards with an emphasis on purity and site reflection, as well as German-inspired expressions that balance acidity and sugar with singular precision.
Pikes Traditionale Clare Valley Riesling
Fresh, crisp and dry as it always is upon release. Finishes clean and dry with just a hint of textural grip.
Vickery Watervale Reserve Riesling
Colour: Pale straw with with green tinges Aroma: Kaffir lime, lemon curd and lemon sorbet with hints of honey and toast Palate: Lime, citrus and honey with hints of toast, linear acid and a fine textured finish Cellaring: Made to age, this Riesling will last in the cellar for 15+ years
Ministry of Clouds Riesling
Mystery Clare Valley Riesling Deal No. 76
Crisp, tight acid with fresh lemon lime and grapefruit characters. Great minerality on the finish. Top drinking.
Pikes Traditionale Riesling
With a history dating back to 1878, the Pike family has a past rich in brewing and winemaking. Current custodians, Neil & Andrew form a formidable partnership creating wines that express terroir magnificently. One of their icon wines, the 'Traditionale' Riesling manages to capture the essence of Clare Valley year after year.
Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling
Petaluma Riesling is one of Australia's finest examples of this noble variety. Pale straw in colour the palate exhibits lemon and grapefuit flavours matched by some fresh and racy acidity. Sourced from the home of great Australian Riesling, this trademark Clare Valley aromatic white is wonderful when opened upon release and like all great Rieslings, will develop brilliant toasty characters over a 10 year period in the bottle.
Knappstein Hand Picked Riesling
Another classic Riesling from the Clare Valley! Lemon and lime with some floral notes on the nose are matched with long citrus flavours and crisp acidity. Enjoy young and fresh or with bottle age.
Atlas Watervale Riesling
Dead Man Walking Clare Valley Riesling
The development of this wine was an integral part of a winemakers 9-year, but ultimately unsuccessful, battle with bowel cancer. The first wine under this label was a Riesling and to this day, part of the proceeds from the sale of each bottle to fund his sons education.