{"title":"Top Rated Riesling","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rieslingfreak-masterclass-pack","title":"Rieslingfreak Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA producer with a single-minded varietal focus is a rarity in Australian wine, John Hughes is one of those rarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry his wonderful Rieslings in this pack!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 2 Polish Hill River Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 3 Clare Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 5 Clare Valley Off Dry Rieslin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Rieslingfreak No. 11 Mosaik Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 2 Polish Hill River Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a single block in the celebrated Polish Hill River subregion, this is elite Australian Riesling at its most precise and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 No. 2 comes from the Jaeschke family vineyard, planted on grey-brown loam over sandy limestone and shale - a site John and Belinda Hughes consider among their very best. The 2025 vintage, despite a frost that slashed yields by over 70%, has delivered fruit of remarkable intensity and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a nose alive with fresh green apple, jasmine, pomelo, and hints of passionflower and lime. The palate is crisp and silky, with a talc-like minerality lending a slippery texture beneath Granny Smith apple and yuzu flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat classic iron bar of acidity provides a spine of electric length, finishing clean and pure. A benchmark Riesling from this renowned subregion and sadly in very limited supply this year so don't hesitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A shimmery, lightweight and ultra-pure riesling of high perfume, substantial minerality and wonderful delicacy... Don't expect power, but relax into the strikingly mouth-watering and refreshing nature of this light, fine-boned wine. Drink in its vigorous youth.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-rieslingfreak-no-2-polish-hill-river-riesling\" title=\"2025 Rieslingfreak No. 2 Polish Hill River Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 3 Clare Valley Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rieslingfreak No. 3 is John Hughes' outstanding value Clare Valley Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clare Valley is John's home and this wine hails from the family vineyard at White Hutt. The 2025 vintage tells a story of resilience. A year marked by the driest conditions on record and searing heat produced smaller yields but fruit of extraordinary quality. This wine captures the generosity and power of Riesling in the Clare Valley while showing a delicacy rarely seen in such a warm, dry year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is very enticing, offering Pink Lady apples, Meyer lemon, guava, and fresh nectarine. The palate bursts with zesty citrus, think lemon and blood orange, alongside sweet apple, mango, and passionfruit. A tight, crisp acidity carries these flavours to a long, zesty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolute bargain and a must-have for lovers of Australian Riesling, delicious now or destined for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fresh and tightly wound, with aromas of lime zest, green apples, guavas, talc, gun smoke and white flowers. The palate is full of drive and precision, showing bright acidity with lemon pith, crushed stones and a hint of jasmine. Linear and focused, with a long, mineral-edged finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-rieslingfreak-no-3-clare-valley-riesling\" title=\"2025 Rieslingfreak No. 3 Clare Valley Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Hughes’ deep love of Riesling shines through once again in this superb Eden Valley release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 No. 4 is sourced from selected vineyards across the southern ranges of Eden Valley, including the High Eden subregion of Flaxman Valley and sites near Angaston and Springton. In a year defined by record dry conditions, searing heat, and a challenging frost event, these sites yielded fruit of stunning purity and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in a dry style, this Riesling captures Eden Valley at its finest: elegance, perfume, and slate-like minerality. The bouquet leaps with fresh lime, passionfruit, and rosewater, layered with fennel seed, star anise, and a hint of rain on warm slate. The palate is finely structured, bursting with lime juice and elderflower, drawn long by the vintage’s hallmark crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother deadset bargain for any Riesling lover from John \u0026amp; Belinda Hughes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; No. 12 in the James Suckling Top 100 Best Value Wine in the World of 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate is sharp and focused... The finish is both electric and precise. Excellent.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-rieslingfreak-no-4-eden-valley-riesling\" title=\"2025 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 5 Clare Valley Off Dry Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew off-dry styles in Australia are executed with the precision and drinkability of this Rieslingfreak gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 No. 5 comes from the family’s White Hutt vineyard in the Clare Valley, where grey clay over limestone soils and east-west plantings delivered fruit of striking elegance and juicy natural acidity. A challenging vintage, defined by heat, drought, and frost, has give John and Belinda Hughes a wine with bold flavours and thrilling acidity - perfectly suited to this more ‘Germanic’ expression of the Clare Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is beautiful on release, with aromas of red apple, sweet orange, mandarin, almond blossom, and peony. On the palate, juicy apple and nectarine are lifted by sherbet-like acidity. The natural sweetness adds richness to the mid-palate, while crisp acidity drives a clean, linear finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb match for spicy dishes, or simply delicious on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very stylish young, half-dry riesling which will have a brilliant future.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/\" title=\"2025 Rieslingfreak No. 5 Clare Valley Off Dry Rieslin\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Rieslingfreak No. 11 Mosaik Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Hughes has a knack for pushing Riesling into fresh, exciting territory and his No. 11 “Mosaik” proves it once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Eden Valley purity with a twist: pristine fruit fermented wild and aged for a year on lees in mostly old French oak, with just a touch of new oak for extra spice and structure. It gives you a Riesling that’s layered, textural and seriously delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is packed with aromas of nutmeg, baked cheesecake and chargrilled pineapple, with hints of dried rose petals and salt-rimmed lime. The palate is creamy, rich and spicy, full of candied citrus and crystallised ginger, yet it finishes with that trademark crisp acidity that keeps everything in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a Riesling diehard or just dipping your toes in, this is a brilliant, conversation-starting wine. Pair it with fragrant Thai dishes, creamy cheeses or just enjoy it solo. This cuvee exclusive to Different Drop so you won't find it anywhere else and trust us, it's not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-rieslingfreak-no-11-mosaik-eden-valley-riesling\" title=\"2024 Rieslingfreak No. 11 Mosaik Eden Valley Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created to mark John Hughes being named Barossa’s Winemaker of the Year, the No. 12 has quickly become one of the standouts in the Rieslingfreak line-up - a beautiful expression of High Eden Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from three small family vineyards in Flaxman Valley, this is everything you want in a crisp, dry white: delicate, racy, and seriously moreish. The 2025 vintage threw everything at the vine, including heat, drought and frost - but what’s ended up in the bottle is pure class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a gorgeous perfume of kaffir lime, rosewater, and that earthy, slatey thing you get when rain hits hot stone. The palate is super fine and satiny, with bright flavours of gooseberry, yuzu, finger lime and quince, all wrapped around a crackling line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, focused and outrageously good value - this should be at the top of your list if you’re into crisp, dry whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" Long and focused, with persistence and purity. This will age for decades.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TTkbtnXMNqg?si=rmV67VU7H7M33GDU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-rieslingfreak-no-12-flaxman-valley-riesling\" title=\"2025 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rieslingfreak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40106599677995,"sku":"Rieslingfreak Masterclass Pack","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/RieslingfreakMasterclassPack_1_bb4c3d74-7290-4f07-aec8-84058fb21b35.webp?v=1756446387"},{"product_id":"2021-mada-riesling","title":"2021 Mada Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully light and finely textured Riesling is yet another belter from Hamish Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's played around with some skin contact and ceramic fermentation to amp-up the mouthfeel in this sizzling Murrumbateman Riesling. This is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after Rieslings in the Canberra region - and for bloody good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a smashing release from Hamish, a Canberra Riesling that feels electric to drink. Keeping the vibes high but the ABV low.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mada Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40118877290539,"sku":"2021 Mada Riesling","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2021MadaRiesling.png?v=1655952464"},{"product_id":"2021-donnhoff-hermannshohle-gg-riesling","title":"2021 Donnhoff Hermannshohle GG Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eConcentration, elegance, and opulence. Just a few of the words that could describe this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GG (Grosses Gewachs, or Great Growth) Riesling out of Nahe in Germany, this is a shining example of this noble grape. Bone dry yet, yet wonderfully complex, the minerality here is out of this world. Stone fruit, and salinity, all together combine in harmony, with crystalline purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow, truly very little left to say, if you worship at the altar of Riesling, then this wine is a no doubt, must-have bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Power, complexity and brilliance make this a truly remarkable dry Riesling...” \u003cbr\u003e- 98pts, Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a powerful, rich and persistent Hermannshöhle with a long, complex and aromatic finish with fine tannins and stimulating lemon bitters.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 98pts, Stephen Rheinhardt (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Donnhoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40864823312427,"sku":"2021 Donnhoff Hermannshohle GG Riesling","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/DonnhoffHermannshohleGGRiesling.png?v=1694069950"},{"product_id":"2021-wittmann-morstein-gg-riesling","title":"2021 Wittmann Morstein GG Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo much power here. This Grosses Gewachs Riesling from Rheinhessen biodynamic trailblazers Wittmann is a stunning example of Riesling class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDryness and minerality and the words of the day with this wine. While there is a juiciness and roundness to the palate, the striking core of minerality imparted by the soils of the vineyard shine through from the start to the exceptionally long, and satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you looked up powerful German Riesling in the dictionary, it wouldn’t be surprising to simply see a picture of this wine… It's a Riesling mic drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Astonishing textural complexity and a very compact core. Enormously layered finish that has all the spice and wild herb aromas we expect from this great site.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 98pts, Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This bouquet is nothing less than spectacular in all its purity, subtle intensity and depth. The palate is silky, pure and saline, beautifully fine and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efresh, very elegant and long...\" \u003cbr\u003e- 96pts, Stephan Reinhardt (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Wittmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40864823345195,"sku":"2021 Wittmann Morstein GG Riesling","price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/WittmannMorsteinGGRiesling.png?v=1694069050"},{"product_id":"2016-gilbert-riesling-museum-release","title":"2016 Gilbert Riesling Museum Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eWill Gilbert certainly knows his way around crafting a killer wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new Riesling in no exception - made in a dry style, it's packed full of juicy, tangy citrus, white florals and hits of orange blossom, white stone fruit and an incredible line of slatey minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent option for a mid-week Riesling, and at this price point it's a no-brainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release was held back for seven years before release showing the age-ability and power of Rieslings from this cool part of Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"This is only beginning to hit its stride with baked clay minerality, a dense chew to the fruit and a flavour length for days. 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So delicious to drink, thirst-slaking and stacked with personality. Benchmark stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Mount Edward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41012656734251,"sku":"2020 Mount Edward Riesling","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2017MountEdwardRiesling_700x_75cb5305-ff1c-4939-9344-dc29bb94f1af.png?v=1708316101"},{"product_id":"2023-adelina-polish-hill-river-smith-vineyard-riesling","title":"2023 Adelina Smith Vineyard Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pursuit of fruit off of the Smith family’s organic certified ‘Ruchioch’ Polish Hill vineyard was an aspirational goal for Col McBryde for a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the vine age, elevation and soil profiles are all similar to Col's Polish Hill River source, Ruchioch is a very low cropping site, giving delicious and intensely flavoured fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiesling with pulpy mid-palate concentration and texture, and amazingly dominant acid, all combined to create a very lively wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bath salts, lime and spice, with a lovely chalky feel to texture, a certain savoury edge, tight acidity, such good grainy texture and complexity, with a very long finish, and a quinine-like tang in the aftertaste. 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But if you’re a keen explorer, few places offer such a clear-eyed distinction between sites than Ernie Loosen’s exceptional GG wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 great vineyards, 3 soil types, all made in exactly the same way, from tiny parcels of ungrafted, century old vines. No show pony, this ‘Urz-Wurz’ is the quiet sleeper of the trio, with its subtle power and mellow structure, gleaned from red volcanic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelting with fragrant red berry fruit and a herbal smokiness, give it time and space with a gentle decant and this will really blossom in your glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The wines of this site have a reputation for aromatic extravagance and this is by no means reserved, but this Wurzgarten GG also has fantastic elegance. Glides over the palate, the concentration married to a silky texture and light-footed personality. 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Compared with the blue\/grey slates that make up the region’s other top vineyards, these WW1 era vines sit on special iron-rich soils of red slate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabulously pungent and powerful, this type of masterful dry Riesling was once thought impossible from this chilly place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith texture and depth to its rich, spicy apricot flavours, this is seamless stuff that will last a lifetime (if you can keep from guzzling it young!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intensely spicy and flinty nose with stacks of anise and fennel seed character. High tensile strength on the palate although it is only medium-bodied. Great wet stone minerality and herbal intensity at the extremely long focused finish.”\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Piggot (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Dr Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41062737739819,"sku":"2022 Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Grosses Gewachs","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2019DrLoosenErdenerTreppchenGrossesGewachsRiesling_1_700x_be175fea-a433-49db-9513-39a455e082ab.png?v=1712637199"},{"product_id":"2023-koerner-gullyview-riesling","title":"2023 Koerner Gullyview Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fits into the Goldilocks Zone of Koerner's Riesling line up. Partly fermented in stainless steel and partly in amphora, with a slightly early harvest to bring out some vigour, this is neither too heavy nor too light, not too textural and not too linear. It's just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness abounds! If you like a citrus focused Riesling, you can't go wrong with this. It has an electric energy, pulsing with limes and grapefruit. Behind this is some softness, letting stone fruit, lemongrass and fresh sugar cane juice come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheer refreshment and delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Apple, lime and lime leaf flavours come flecked with spice and the pulp of grapefruit. It's pure and fluid, but it has attitude and texture. This is Clare Valley riesling at its mouth-watering best.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41066968875051,"sku":"2023 Koerner Gullyview Riesling","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023KoernerGullyviewRiesling.webp?v=1712792481"},{"product_id":"2023-nick-oleary-heywood-riesling","title":"2023 Nick O'Leary Heywood Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Murrumbidgee River corridor, just outside the ACT, is the Nick O'Leary vineyard. His winemaking puts a focus on exhibiting the character of the region while still experimenting and expressing his own personality through each bottle and variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing from Canberra, it should come as no surprise he makes an absolutely cracking Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heywood Riesling is a single vineyard Riesling from Nick O'Leary - and it's blisteringly good, with a pure citrus character and a hit of fresh, green melon. A must for lovers of Canberra Riesling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Such a lovely drink with its heady aromas, all floral and spicy. The palate comes alive with a squeeze of lemon juice, freshly cut apple and an appealing zinc-bath-salts character, then the talc-like acidity drives it home.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Nick O'Leary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41127441432619,"sku":"2023 Nick O'Leary Heywood Riesling","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/VW_Nick_O_Leary_Heywood_Riesling_1_700x_d0a450af-65e3-447a-8125-96e04e81b628.png?v=1719980757"},{"product_id":"2022-joh-jos-prum-graacher-himmelreich-riesling-auslese-goldkapsel","title":"2022 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese GOLDKAPSEL","description":"\u003cp\u003eJJ Prum might be the most renowned Riesling producer in the world, and their new releases are again exceptional, perhaps their best ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraach is the village on steep banks of the Mosel, and Himmelreich (the Kingdom of Heaven) is the vineyard directly up the slope towards the forested hill crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly luscious and powerful wine. It needs a bit of aeration to open up the citrus, smoky aromatics, then the palate reveals layers of stone fruit, grapefruit, and the tell-tale rocky minerality of the site. Could age for decades, though this vineyard is typically an earlier drinking site than Wehlener Sonnenuhr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A very great Mosel Auslese with the combination of enormous concentration, exotic ripeness and vibrancy that we expect from the very top producers of this style. What a fantastic interplay of grape sweetness and aromatic richness with an underlying slatey acidity that makes this so pure and straight.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Pigott (jamessuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Joh Jos Prum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41145085526059,"sku":"2022 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese GOLDKAPSEL","price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022JohJosPrumGraacherHimmelreichRieslingAusleseGOLDKAPSEL.webp?v=1722838621"},{"product_id":"2022-joh-jos-prum-bernkasteler-lay-riesling-auslese-goldkapsel","title":"2022 Joh Jos Prum Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese GOLDKAPSEL","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother of the incredible GOLDKAPs here from this iconic Mosel producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout relying on botrytis, this noble-sweet wine opens with a subtle nose that evolves beautifully to reveal layers of mango, guava, passion fruit, smoke, almond cream, yellow flowers, orange blossom, acacia, and cassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoh. Jos. Prüm, a Mosel legend, took great care in crafting this limited-edition Goldkapsel, with rigorous selections during the late October harvest ensuring only the best grapes made it into the bottle. The result is a refined, elegant wine with a light, layered palate that gains presence and intensity as it opens up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this Auslese shows sublime, silky texture, vibrant acidity, and wet stone minerality. The refreshing finish lingers with a delightful passion fruit note. This wine promises to evolve gracefully over decades, becoming more harmonious and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile and impressive, it pairs well with sophisticated desserts or robust savoury dishes like roasted pork knuckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rippling with exotic flower and fruit aromas, this remarkably concentrated Mosel Auslese also has a staggering brilliance thanks to the very racy acidity and wet stone minerality. What a silky texture the breathtakingly refreshing finish has! Wonderful passion fruit flavour here. Drink or hold.”\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Pigott (jamessuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Joh Jos Prum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41145085755435,"sku":"2022 Joh Jos Prum Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese GOLDKAPSEL","price":289.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022JohJosPrumBernkastelerLayRieslingAusleseGOLDKAPSEL.webp?v=1722838609"},{"product_id":"icons-of-riesling-pack","title":"Icons of Riesling Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're a Riesling lover, this mixed pack is your dream come true. From the legendary 2023 Grosset Polish Hill to the ultra-rare Margret Pooley Riesling from Tasmania, each bottle showcases Australia's finest expressions of this noble grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Riesling journey through the lens of six iconic producers — perfect for your cellar or immediate indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Crawford River Museum Release Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Helm Premium Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Rieslingfreak No. 10 Zenit Pinnacle Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Pooley Margaret Pooley Tribute Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grosset Polish Hill Riesling is one of the finest in the country. For many years it has been a benchmark wine for the Clare Valley. A definitive yardstick from which to measure the region's Riesling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is characterised by pristine purity, intensity of flavour, and phenomenal longevity. It's a wine that could only come from this famous site and the hands of Jeffrey Grosset, one of Australia's finest winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polish Hill sits at the apex of Australia's greatest Rieslings. If you seek Australia's finest, the Polish Hill is a wine you must have in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points \u0026amp; 2023 Halliday Top 100 \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cbr\u003e\"The cool, late vintage and reduced yield come together in a glorious riesling that is so delicious now...\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Grosset’s Polish Hill is renowned for its reserve, particularly on release, but this rendition has both its quality and its fruit intensity sitting front and centre. It’s a wine of great beauty.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 96 pts, Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An outstanding release of this vaunted wine... One for the ages here.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 96 pts, Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-grosset-polish-hill-riesling\" title=\"2023 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2017 Crawford River Museum Release Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines that every Riesling lover needs to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the iconic Crawford River winery with Belinda Thomson now crafting some of the finest Rieslings in the land from here family estate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the wine they are best known for, and the 42nd release is outstanding as evidenced by it's 96 point score from the Halliday Wine Companion and 95+ from The Wine Front's Mike Bennie. A wine renowned for it's blistering intensity and incredible longevity, this is simply a must try for any Riesling fan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark for Australian Riesling, to be sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wow this is good. There's a lot of very good riesling around but the details here are so punchy and so vivid; it just has that extra something. Lime, slate and spice flavours but it's the palate intensity and power through the finish which sets it apart.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2017-crawford-river-riesling\" title=\"2017 Crawford River Museum Release Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of Australian Riesling, then Frankland Estate's Isolation Ridge release just has to be in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine really paints the picture of what Hunter Smith and the Frankland Estate team believe Great Southern Riesling should taste like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are organically-grown, single vineyard wines of startling purity and intensity. Absolutely top of the Riesling tree in Aus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankland Estate wines are truly one of the country's premier Rieslings. Try them while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the great rieslings of Australia. This is textural as much as pure, with lime blossom, ginger flower and a touch of beeswax. Flavours of Bickford's lime cordial, lemon curd, mandarin and zest caress the palate; the talcy-fine acidity is lipsmacking.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"By any measure – aroma, flavour, structure, length and complexity – this is a stunning Riesling.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wine of balletic balance with a\u003cbr\u003epiercing acid line of jaw dropping intensity and drive. A masterclass in coiled tension, restrained power and the beauty of Frankland River riesling.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the very best Isolation Ridge rieslings produced... Has a crunchy vibrant minerality on the finish. Exceptional wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (WinePilot.com)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-frankland-estate-isolation-ridge-riesling\" title=\"2023 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Helm Premium Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would be difficult to overstate just how important the \"Ken Helm effect\" has been on the Canberra wine scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the region's pioneering winemakers, much of the current plethora of extraordinary wines being produced in the area can trace their heritage back to this man. We have a lot to thank him for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the top of the Helm Riesling totem pole. His Queen of Queens. The most intense, most luxurious, most earth-shattering example of his pet variety that he can muster - and it's only released if the vintage is just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the country's most elite white wines, something that deserves some time in a cool dark place to really hit its straps. Having said that if you like young, powerhouse Riesling this will reward the patient and impatient alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-helm-premium-riesling\" title=\"2023 Helm Premium Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Rieslingfreak No. 10 Zenit Pinnacle Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zenit (German for 'Zenith') is a 'super Riesling' of sorts - which combines the best bits of fruit from both the Eden Valley and Clare Valley that John Hughes gets access to each vintage, and puts the quality on show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is precious little of this wine available. Dry, tightly wound, immaculately balanced and meant to be a standard bearer for all South Australian Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will live forever in the cellar yet has the fruit depth and flavour intensity to be excellent right now. This is John's finest classic Riesling release each year and is not to be missed, but you better swoop quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Number 10 is the ultimate regional blend. The riesling best represents the vintage. This vintage it’s a blend of 65% Flaxman in Eden and 35% old vines from White Hutt, Clare Valley. These vines are around 64 years old. There is plenty of discussion to get this wine just right, agonising over a 1% here and there is not uncommon. So it’s always a wine that deserves some appreciation. Lemon balm, makrut lime leaf, grated ginger and fennel seed. White nectarine crabapple and frangipani blooms. It is equally perfumed and lofty as it is direct in focused palate weight. It’s impossible not to enjoy and will please any white wine drinker on the planet. Drink with crusty bread and ham sliced off the bone.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-rieslingfreak-no-10-zenit-pinnacle-riesling\" title=\"2024 Rieslingfreak No. 10 Zenit Pinnacle Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Pooley Margaret Pooley Tribute Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Margaret Pooley Tribute Riesling is a reserve wine made only in exceptional years from the original Pooley Riesling plantings established in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Anna Pooley's most explosive and concentrated Riesling release. Built with cellaring in mind, this is an intensely flavoured, tightly structured wine that is going to reward patience in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the benchmark Rieslings in Tasmania, whenever Anna deems this high enough quality to be a stand alone release, enthusiasts should jump on it. This Riesling is a cut above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The focus and minerally clarity are something else as are the penetrating citrus flavours and vivid, stony cadence as it sets off across the palate. It's all about tension, resolution and grace. A good cellaring prospect if you have the patience.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very reserved, slow-aging style of riesling that needs more time and will richly reward extended cellaring. The balance is dry; the intent super-serious.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-pooley-margaret-pooley-tribute-riesling\" title=\"2022 Pooley Margaret Pooley Tribute Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41158992068651,"sku":"Icons of Riesling Pack","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/IconsofRieslingPack.png?v=1724812795"},{"product_id":"2022-weinbach-grand-cru-schlossberg-cuvee-sainte-catherine-riesling","title":"2022 Weinbach Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvee Sainte Catherine Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Cuvée Sainte Catherine Riesling from Domaine Weinbach is a shining example of Alsace’s finest, with a remarkable 100 points from JamesSuckling.com no less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the historic Schlossberg Grand Cru, where 60-year-old vines grow on mineral-rich granitic soils, this biodynamic wine captures the precision and intensity that this vineyard is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dry Riesling bursts with aromas of lemons, tropical fruits and subtle smoky notes. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with taut citrus flavours and a stony, mineral backbone. Aged for 14 months in old oak casks, it has depth and texture while maintaining its laser-like focus and purity, and is both immediately appealing and ideal for aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Cuvée Sainte Catherine is a simply stunning wine from Domaine Weinbach, and a must-try for lovers of exceptional dry Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Still extremely youthful on the nose, which is not something you expect from such a warm and dry vintage, but that is typical for the greatest 2022 wines. This astonishing dry riesling starts off very minerally, but that doesn’t prepare you for the way its stony profundity expands and expands as it climbs into the sky like a rocket ascending. And somehow, all this feels so effortless, so delicate and so breathtakingly precise.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Pigott (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Domaine Weinbach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41159034372139,"sku":"2022 Weinbach Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvee Sainte Catherine Riesling","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022WeinbachGrandCruSchlossbergCuveeSainteCatherineRiesling.webp?v=1725253825"},{"product_id":"2024-grosset-polish-hill-riesling","title":"2024 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grosset Polish Hill Riesling is one of the finest in the country. For many years it has been a benchmark wine for the Clare Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from one of Australia’s most iconic vineyards, Jeffrey Grosset’s meticulously tended, biodynamically farmed Polish Hill Vineyard in the Clare Valley, this Riesling is the definitive yardstick from which to measure the region's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points, Riesling of the Year \u0026amp; White Wine of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The essence of the Clare, time will most certainly reveal this to be one of the greatest in Grosset's 44 vintage history, and one of the finest Australian rieslings conjured yet.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage is already being hailed as one of the greatest in Grosset’s illustrious career. A cool growing season has yielded fruit of unmatched purity and intensity, resulting in a wine that’s both powerful and exquisitely refined. At its core, the 2024 Polish Hill offers a rush of pure lime juice, with subtle notes of white lily, granny smith apple, and lemon blossom dancing over a foundation of crystalline acidity and ancient slate minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard itself, a ‘hard rock’ site with its silt and shale soils over a bed of blue slate, forces the vines to struggle, producing small, flavour-packed berries that translate into a wine of remarkable concentration and longevity. This is a Riesling built to age gracefully over decades, with a finish that lingers for a full sixty seconds, showcasing both its delicate finesse and underlying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The longer I sit and taste this wine the more I think that this is a Grosset riesling for the ages.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This needs no introduction; safe to say, this is one of the most delicious young releases of this wine... No matter, the character shifts each year in degree; it's a stellar wine, full of inimitable character and a finesse that Grosset does so well.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics are unanimous in their praise, with Tyson Stelzer declaring it “desperately gorgeous,” predicting it will be remembered as one of the finest Australian Rieslings ever made. Campbell Mattinson and Mike Bennie also laud its exceptional concentration, floral lift, and mineral character, noting its immediate appeal yet immense potential for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only two bottles produced per vine, the 2024 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling is as limited as it is exceptional. Whether you choose to enjoy it now or tuck it away for the future, this is a wine that will stand the test of time, embodying the very essence of Clare Valley Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a benchmark in Australian Riesling and widely loved by collectors. The wine ages gracefully and slowly; the latent power that is stowed away on release is revealed in time, making this one of the greats in Australia. So here, the 2024 Polish Hill Riesling is thunderous and rolling in its intensity and energy. The citrus fruits gather speed over a grounding of crushed rocks and minerals, while the finish culminates in a sandstorm of flavor and texture. This is an excellent wine. It is fleshy and powerful, tightly coiled and salty. It's so good. 12.1% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe data-dashlane-frameid=\"3733\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UIGWb-uA_PA?si=kj6jUtoL8yLmWdIQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41164421169195,"sku":"2024 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024GrossetPolishHillRiesling_e79ba376-38ac-440b-a5ff-0e536e21ee17.webp?v=1725334098"},{"product_id":"2024-grosset-springvale-riesling","title":"2024 Grosset Springvale Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grosset Springvale Riesling is a top example of Watervale Riesling, one of the premium sub-regions of the Clare Valley. Known for its softer fruit and floral aromatics compared to its racier sibling, the Polish Hill, the Springvale is a wine that delivers immediate pleasure while promising even more over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from Grosset’s 5.3-hectare, A-Grade Certified Organic and Biodynamic vineyard, the Springvale Riesling is one of the country's most collectable. The vineyard’s thin red loam topsoil sits over limestone, with deep roots anchored in slate bedrock—a rare formation in Watervale. This geology, combined with careful hand-tending and a commitment to biodynamic principles, results in a wine that is dry and mineral-charged, yet deliciously approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Grosset has been a star producer for all the time I’ve been in wine but right now its wines are as good or better than they’ve ever been. I’m opting for a score of 95 but I could easily go 96.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release captures the full spectrum of classic Watervale flavours—lime and lemon are at the forefront, but there’s a delightful mix of anise, marshmallow, and floral notes adding complexity. The texture is waxy, with a cool, firm finish that’s bright and zesty, making it incredibly enjoyable right now. Critics are already singing its praises, with Mike Bennie highlighting its lemon-lime profile and subtle hints of mint and tutti-frutti florals, awarding it a well-deserved 95 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only two-and-a-half bottles produced per vine, the 2024 Grosset Springvale, crafted by one of the country's most incisive wine minds, is a stunning release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jeffrey Grosset’s Clare Valley rieslings are a must-buy every year, but in a year like 2024 they become a “sell a kidney to buy more” proposition.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Texture is somewhat waxy, the finish cool and firm, bright and zesty. Very enjoyable right now, a little lighter on in character, with lots of pleasing, cool and bright charisma.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UIGWb-uA_PA\" title=\"Jeffrey Grosset - Grosset Wines - Clare Valley\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41164429066283,"sku":"2024 Grosset Springvale Riesling","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024GrossetSpringvaleRiesling_844d60b0-15b8-4e10-a344-0038f2336abd.webp?v=1725334115"},{"product_id":"2024-grosset-alea-riesling","title":"2024 Grosset Alea Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are few Australian winemakers that dare to tackle the 'off-dry' wine style made famous from the cool vineyards of Germany and Alsace, France. But Jeffrey Grosset is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany years ago, Jeffrey noticed that a particular corridor of the Rockwood Riesling vineyard in Watervale produced much higher natural acidity. Over the next five vintages, he kept this fruit separate, tinkering with different levels of residual sugar, and the balance of picking times to find just the right balance for an off-dry style. He released the first vintage of Alea in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then the wine has gone from strength to strength, becoming an essential part of the Grosset white offerings. A cool bottle of Alea next to a fresh, spicy Asian dish is one of the loveliest combinations in Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Grosset’s Alea Riesling is a super wine nowadays... I don’t roll out the “best ever” slogan very often but I think that this is the best Grosset Alea of the 12 or so vintages that I’ve tasted.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"More tonic and pleasing, quinine-like bitterness in juicy lime, red apple, pineapple and gingery flavours, too. Even, balanced, cool fringes and an appealing, transparent glassiness overall.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UIGWb-uA_PA\" title=\"Jeffrey Grosset - Grosset Wines - Clare Valley\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41164430934059,"sku":"2024 Grosset Alea Riesling","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024GrossetAleaRiesling_4d479d22-a6ef-4252-bb70-8e9ea349ff15.webp?v=1725334129"},{"product_id":"grosset-riesling-masterclass-pack","title":"Grosset Riesling Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrosset Wines is synonymous with pioneering excellence in Australian winemaking. Jeffrey Grosset, the man behind the label, started his journey in the early 1980s, driven by a vision to craft wines that spoke honestly of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/clare-valley-riesling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a small, dedicated team, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/grosset\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrosset Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e has become a benchmark for quality, especially in the realm of Riesling, where Jeffrey is internationally acclaimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a tasting pack of his highly-acclaimed 2024 release Rieslings - one of the finest trios to ever come out of the Grosset cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Grosset Springvale Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Grosset Alea Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeffrey Grosset’s Polish Hill is not just a Clare Valley icon - it’s the benchmark against which Australian Riesling is measured. Sourced from his biodynamically farmed “hard rock” vineyard in Clare, where silt and shale sit over a bed of ancient blue slate, the vines naturally struggle, yielding tiny berries of remarkable intensity. The result, year after year, is one of the country’s most profound white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release is already being spoken of as one of Grosset’s finest. A cool, slow-ripening season has given pristine fruit, with piercing citrus purity wrapped around a mineral, slate-driven core. Lime juice, lemon blossom, green apple and white flowers glide across a palate that feels both delicate and commanding, finishing long and mouthwatering with that signature chalky line. There’s clarity and restraint in its youth, but also an underlying power that will see it evolve beautifully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics have been effusive: Huon Hooke lauds its \"\u003cspan\u003egreat intensity\u003c\/span\u003e,\" Winsor Dobbin calls it \"Australia’s best - and much sought-after - dry riesling,\" while Campbell Mattinson has suggested it's a \"superb release\" of the great Polish Hill Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, Polish Hill is as close as Australian Riesling gets to a yardstick. Every release adds to the legacy, and 2025 feels destined to be remembered as one of the greats. Drink now for its intensity and freshness, or cellar 20 years to watch one of Australia’s greatest wines reveal its full self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Get your orders in now. The 2025 vintage of Grosset Polish Hill Riesling maintains its place as Australia's best - and much sought-after - dry riesling.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Winsor Dobbin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-grosset-polish-hill-riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Grosset Springvale Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Polish Hill is Grosset’s steely, tightly wound Riesling, then Springvale is its more open and generous sibling but no less serious. Sourced from Grosset’s certified organic and biodynamic vineyard at Watervale, Springvale shows why this subregion remains one of the great homes of Australian Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe site itself is unusual for Watervale: thin red loam over limestone, underpinned by slate bedrock. That geology, combined with meticulous farming, consistently produces fruit with clarity, lift, and a touch more approachability than Polish Hill. In 2025, a warm, early season was kept in check by Grosset’s biodynamic practices, which helped the vines hold their balance and deliver pristine fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is immediately expressive - lemon and lime zest leap from the glass, with floral edges and just a flicker of fennel. The palate has that signature Watervale juiciness, layered with citrus oil, chalky minerality and a taut, dry finish. It’s mouthwatering and refreshing now, yet with the depth and structure to reward 10–12 years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many collectors, Springvale is the perfect counterpoint to Polish Hill: equally precise, but with softer fruit and a little more generosity upfront. If Polish Hill is the brooding intellectual, Springvale is the open-armed charmer – and we love having both side by side each vintage. The 2025 is a classic Grosset release, showing why Jeffrey Grosset remains Australia’s master of Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine is only a few months old but already, it offers a lot. It will get better... This is textbook in the best of ways.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Grosset Springvale Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-grosset-springvale-riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Grosset Alea Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve always loved the story behind Alea. Back in 2012, Jeffrey Grosset noticed that one particular corridor of his Rockwood Vineyard in Watervale consistently produced fruit with strikingly high natural acidity. Instead of folding it into Springvale, he kept it separate, experimenting with a touch of residual sugar to see how far he could push balance. The result was Alea – a Riesling that sits in a fascinating middle ground between bone-dry and off-dry, and a wine that’s become a real favourite of ours in the Grosset line-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release is another beauty. It opens with lime zest, lemon blossom and white flowers, before rolling into a palate that’s gently textural – grapefruit and lime cordial with just a whisper of stone fruit richness. What makes Alea so compelling is the tension: that interplay between acid and fruit sweetness that stretches the finish long, fine, and refreshingly dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how versatile this wine is at the table. It’s a knockout with fragrant, spicy dishes – Thai, Vietnamese, even a plate of sashimi with a dab of wasabi – but it’s also just a joy to drink on its own. For us, Alea shows Riesling’s range better than most Australian example: same grape, same region, yet a completely different personality to Springvale or Polish Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIs there some residual here? You’d barely know it. This is real craft, real understanding. This is an excellent riesling.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Grosset Alea Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-grosset-alea-riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41168895672363,"sku":"Grosset Riesling Masterclass Pack","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GrossetRieslingMasterclassPack_289bbc7e-e2eb-4a96-94c7-11625047181e.png?v=1756689058"},{"product_id":"2023-robert-stein-dry-riesling","title":"2023 Robert Stein Dry Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Robert Stein Dry Riesling is an absolute stunner from one of Mudgee’s most iconic winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a cult following, this small-batch Riesling is an essential drop for lovers of crisp, zesty whites. Crafted from old vines grown at high altitude, it’s packed with fresh citrus, white flowers, and a gorgeous minerality that reflects its quartz-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s pure energy - racy lime, a touch of sweetness, and that signature chalky finish. The acidity strikes perfectly, leaving a long, mouth-watering finish that makes it hard to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion’s Shanteh Wale gave it 95 points, praising its \"pulpy, heavenly\" texture and vibrant citrus-driven bouquet. Drink it now for its youthful charm or cellar it for 10 years of evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a versatile Riesling, brilliant with fresh oysters or as a refreshing aperitif. 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This organically grown fruit is some of the best the region has to offer and is consistently ranked amongst the top echelon of Australian Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a blistering wine, built as much for longevity as excellent drinking in its youth. Impeccable Clare Valley Riesling at its most pure and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Riesling purist's dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wow! What a gorgeous wine this is. The 2024 Watervale Riesling leads with lemon sherbet and scratched citrus peel, coiled saline acidity, white flowers, and chalk. It is long, fine, and lingering but also focused, precise, and authoritative. Mount Horrocks is a superb, high-quality producer in Watervale, and amongst those who know, winemaker\/owner Stephanie Toole is a beacon for precise, attention-to-detail winemaking. Overlook at your own peril. This is a standout and pure pleasure to drink.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling 2024 is a banger. It tastes of slate, lime, chalk, and something more floral—pink and white flowers, like marshmallows in bloom. There’s good intensity to this wine, but it’s more about flow, feel, and length. Yes. Absolutely yes.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The cool 2024 season was particularly spectacular in the Clare Valley, translated impeccably by Stephanie Toole in a riesling of pristine purity, deep concentration, and profound endurance. 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The vineyard’s loam-rich soils over a limestone base lend this wine an open, expressive style. Designed to be fresh and approachable, the now-mature vines add an extra layer of depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage bursts with aromas of white florals, stone fruit, and a hint of musk. On the palate, it’s crisp and finely textured, with a chalky minerality and a refreshing finish that lingers. This is Riesling made to enjoy now, but it has enough structure to reward a little patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the country’s most iconic producers, the 2024 Strata Riesling is a perfect balance of elegance and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a block planted in '00\/'01 on loam-dominant soils. A very bright green gold. Aromatic with classic citrus fruits together with some white peach, ripe pear, orange blossom and jasmine. 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Overripe, over-exposed bunches were left behind, a wine of exceptional purity and length of flavour has emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing fancy in the winemaking from Rob Mann, just whole bunch pressed to tank, fermented clean and dry and allowed rest only lees for a few months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's razor-sharp, has a piercing length, and will live for many years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s hard to go past intensity of fruit flavour in a young riesling, and this Swinney 2024 has plenty of it. Lemon, salt, lime leaf and wet stone characters put on a pretty dramatic – not to mention classy – display, the finish then chalky, textural and dry. There’s a tonic water aspect to this. And plenty of mouth perfume. And something of a meaty savouriness. And yet all the while the fruit feels pristine, and concentrated. 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Crafted from a single vineyard on the gravelly soils of Lake George’s ancient shoreline, this wine is all about precision and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens with vibrant aromas of lime, lemon, and a gentle hint of spice, inviting you into a palate bursting with citrus freshness. There’s a subtle layer of crushed apple and a whisper of bitter lemon pith, adding depth. The hallmark here, though, is the \"laser-like\" acidity - mouth-watering, electric, and the kind that will keep this wine singing for years to come. 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A wine renowned for it's blistering intensity and incredible longevity, this is simply a must try for any Riesling fan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an incredible track record for consistency, this is a benchmark for Australian Riesling, to be sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very bright green gold. Smells like the essence of perfectly ripened lemon and lime, jasmine and frangipani together with a little apple blossom. Gently textured, this flows mellifluously across the palate, finishing saline, chalky and long. 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Planted in 1975 by a German farmer, these two varieties ripen side by side, are picked together, spend a couple of days on skins, and co-ferment wild in old French barriques - resulting in a wine of true place and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage shows all the crystalline citrus energy of Riesling, cut through with the lemony flesh and savoury depth of Semillon. There’s an almost saline, margarita-like freshness, making it a natural fit for seafood - oysters, salt and pepper squid, King George whiting. The texture, shaped by 12 months in seasoned oak and a single steel barrel, adds depth and complexity without weighing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, zippy, and packed with coastal charm, this is effortless summer drinking with serious pedigree. 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Needs a little time, but it’s compelling stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Brash Higgins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41344914784299,"sku":"2023 Brash Higgins R\/SM Riesling Semillon","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022BrashHigginsR_SMRieslingSemillon_9f15ae8c-5e1c-4368-8577-753278824d74.png?v=1741920472"},{"product_id":"2023-lethbridge-wines-dr-nadeson-riesling","title":"2023 Lethbridge Wines Dr Nadeson Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eRay Nadeson’s relationship with Riesling runs deep. After losing his original Henty fruit source in 2014, he spent several vintages testing sites across Victoria, chasing that same cool-climate clarity. 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A lot.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41383361675307,"sku":"2023 Lethbridge Wines Dr Nadeson Riesling","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023LethbridgeWinesDrNadesonRiesling.png?v=1742772870"},{"product_id":"2024-vickery-eden-valley-riesling","title":"2024 Vickery Eden Valley Riesling","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Retailing at circa $20 a bottle, the Vickery Eden Valley Riesling is certainly “priced” as an entry-level wine, but the wines behaved anything but—showing grace and finesse at every juncture... never judge a book by its cover—there is still value left in the world.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Vickery has been shaping the story of Australian Riesling for over half a century, and alongside winemaker Keeda Zilm, the Vickery Eden Valley Riesling continues to set the benchmark. 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In a year defined by record dry conditions, searing heat, and a challenging frost event, these sites yielded fruit of stunning purity and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in a dry style, this Riesling captures Eden Valley at its finest: elegance, perfume, and slate-like minerality. The bouquet leaps with fresh lime, passionfruit, and rosewater, layered with fennel seed, star anise, and a hint of rain on warm slate. The palate is finely structured, bursting with lime juice and elderflower, drawn long by the vintage’s hallmark crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother deadset bargain for any Riesling lover from John \u0026amp; Belinda Hughes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; No. 12 in the James Suckling Top 100 Best Value Wine in the World of 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate is sharp and focused... The finish is both electric and precise. 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A challenging vintage, defined by heat, drought, and frost, has give John and Belinda Hughes a wine with bold flavours and thrilling acidity - perfectly suited to this more ‘Germanic’ expression of the Clare Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is beautiful on release, with aromas of red apple, sweet orange, mandarin, almond blossom, and peony. On the palate, juicy apple and nectarine are lifted by sherbet-like acidity. 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