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Description
Col McBryde had his eye on this site for years. The Smith family’s Ruchioch vineyard in Polish Hill River is low-yielding, organically farmed, and tough to get hold of, so when fruit finally became available, he didn’t hesitate.
It sits just up the road from Adelina’s other Polish Hill blocks, with similar soils and elevation, but the vines here crop lighter and deliver extra intensity. The 2024 was picked in the cool, gently pressed, and fermented cold to retain clarity and drive.
The result is a Riesling with real presence. It’s tight and racy, as you’d expect from Polish Hill, but there’s a bit more flesh on the mid-palate - fruit weight without sweetness, and real drive of flavour.
Pure, mineral, and finely tuned. A sharp bit of gear from one of Clare’s best.
96 points
"Ultra attractive, a little extra bandwidth and character here; complexity is notable. All that flavour and detail is super impressive and makes for an outstanding wine."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)
96 points
"Laser-focused... Delicate and refined, showing lingering notes of green apples, talc and slate. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)
94 points
"A botanical smelling wine, with herbs and lemongrass, lime and aniseed... plenty of grip and presence, good concentration, saline character, and a firm finish of excellent length. Distinct personality, and very good it is too."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 10 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
11 reviews
- BSBrian S.Verified Buyer6 months agoReviewing2023 Adelina Polish Hill River RieslingRated 4 out of 5 stars2023 Adelina Polish Hill River Riesling
Very nice Clare Valley Riesling, great value for money!
- MCMary C.Verified Buyer1 year agoReviewing2023 Adelina Smith Vineyard RieslingRated 5 out of 5 starsAdelina Polish Hill River Smith Vinyard Riesling 2023 is a winner!
Perfect! True Riesling characteristics.
- SDSharon D.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast2 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2023 Adelina Polish Hill River RieslingRated 5 out of 5 starsScintillating
Delicios well balanced riesling with a touch of sparkle
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | White |
| Body | Medium Bodied |
| Variety | Riesling |
| Variety Style | ["Dry Riesling"] |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Clare Valley |
| Australian State | SA |
| Feature |
High Score Organic Women in Wine |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion The Wine Front James Suckling |
| Critic Score |
96 94 |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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Col McBryde in the vineyard - Clare Valley, SA Adelina
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