95 points - "Pale, almost water-white colour, with a spicy/nettley and yeast-estery bouquet which is immediately appealing and inviting. There are notes of musk sticks and pear-filled Danish pastry too. The palate follows on from there and is soft and rounded, with lovely subtle acidity, with the result that the wine is very approachable already, in its extreme youth. There could be a tickle of sweetness helping that balance. Delicious wine." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

95 points - "Fresh and vibrant aromas of orange blossoms, jasmine flowers, lime zest and river stones. The palate is medium-bodied with focused acidity and a generous mouthfeel, giving notes of lemon balm, grapefruit pith, flint and mandarin pith. Its 4 g/L of residual sugar add a nice balance and texture. Drink or hold. Screw cap." - James Suckling

93 points - "The cool vintage has resulted in lifted white florals that splash from the glass. Freesia and star jasmine. Apple blossom and lily pily. Curls of green apple skin, fresh lime juice and river pebble. It is charitable in fruit weight with unity between natural acidity and pulpy fruit. This has become such a reliable Riesling vintage after vintage. So well balanced that both dry and off dry Riesling lovers would be thrilled with this. Drink now with fried school prawns and will have the staying power of a decade." - Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)

92 points - "Riesling with this kind of softness is always a joy. It tastes of apples and lime, grapes and, possibly, a touch of tropical fruit, but it’s charming at every turn, and delicious. There’s above average intensity of fruit flavour here but it’s the softness that woos." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

92 points - "An easy-drinking riesling of dictionary definition varietal character. Lemon, limes, ginger, red apple, a touch of sweet herbal lift, pink grapefruit tang and talc and bath salts dashed through. There's good flavour here and great, energising perfume – the wine feels fresh, crisp and refreshing, too. Ticks plenty of boxes, with the caveat that it isn't particularly complex or layered in detail, but sometimes the point is pitch-perfect summery drinking and immediate enjoyment, to which this wine excels." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

92 points - "The 2024 Adelaide Hills Riesling leads with apples and pears, very fine, soft, talc-y fruit and layers of saline acidity. This is fine like tissue paper and settles on the tongue in a languid fashion. After tasting a full lineup of powerful statement Rieslings from Clare Valley, this is providing a calm, zen moment. Lovely wine. Supple." - Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

STYLE

Delicate florals with crystalline flavours of orange blossom, lime cordial and pear add flavour to the mouthwatering acidity. Texture and depth are hallmarks of the 2024 season.

SEASON

Cool and wet conditions during flowering interrupted berry set, resulting in smaller, lighter bunches. The remainder of the season was mostly mild and dry, with a few well-timed rain events supporting vine growth and health. The result was low yields, high acidity and great flavour. Despite early season challenges, later ripening varieties like Riesling benefitted from a drier than average end to the growing season resulting in one of the best years for Riesling we’ve seen in recent times.

SOURCE

From high and cool sites in Lenswood and Mt Torrens.

VINIFICATION

Our Riesling grapes are hand-picked and pressed gently. A portion of the juice spends time in contact with skins before fermenting cool in stainless steel. We avoid oak, instead opting for fruit purity and balance.

SERVE

A great aperitif or drink with fish and chips. Ideal temperature is 6-8°C.

CELLAR

Will reward careful cellaring for up to 15 years.