2024 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling

Highly Rated
One of our most popular Rieslings. John Hughes just doesn't miss with his excellent value Eden Valley expression.
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
17 Reviews

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John Hughes has a deep love of Riesling.

His unwavering commitment to it has seen him become one of the country's finest artisanal producers of the variety.

This is his Eden Valley Riesling. The fruit is sourced from three vineyards between Eden Valley and Flaxman’s Valley.

It's made in a dry style, looking to capture the sublime characters of these brilliant vineyards. The quality is clear, the expression is pure.

This is Eden Valley Riesling in top form. A deadset bargain for any Riesling fan.

95 points
"Tight and high-toned, as all Eden Valley riesling should be, with Bickford's lime cordial and Tahitian limes at its base. Hints of orange blossom, crushed quartz, lemongrass and stone with a light, balanced sheen of phenolics and a febrile sense of urgency as it careens across the palate, finishing fine and long."
- Dave Brookes (Haliiday Wine Companion)

95 points
"Pale colour. A stunning nose, lifted perfume of lime curd, green apple, pear, musky, honeysuckle and a hint of rose. Fresh and sapid, with lemon sherbet, lime, passionfruit and a fine, loose-knit chalky texture. Sublime balance, texture and an indelible line of acidity. A beautiful expression of Eden Valley grace."
- Andrew Caillard & Angus Hughson (The Vintage Journal)

94 points
"Passion flower, Feijoa and frangipani blooms. Stoney and mineral with a cucumber melon freshness. High toned and electric acidity, this wine has power almost beyond measure.  Twinged in all the right places for long term cellaring. The palate has a lacey skin texture, coupled with blue stones and running river water. It’s graceful and yet demands your attention with a casual firm grip. A wine for white meats like poached chicken salads and slices of pork medallion."
- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)

Eden Valley Rieslings often showcase delicacy and refinement. Rieslingfreak No.4 typically demonstrates this, by the wine showing aromas of citrus and white blossom, with flavours of brown limes and lemons, with a background of sweet spice. The wine drinks well young, but will reward with cellaring.

Region: Eden Valley, SA
Blend: Riesling (100%)
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Closure: 750ml
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95 points - "Sourced from Rieslingfreak growers in the Eden Valley, predominately the High Eden; John recalls there were lots of smaller bunches in the '24 season. Tight and high-toned, as all Eden Valley riesling should be, with Bickford's lime cordial and Tahitian limes at its base. Hints of orange blossom, crushed quartz, lemongrass and stone with a light, balanced sheen of phenolics and a febrile sense of urgency as it careens across the palate, finishing fine and long." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "Pale colour. A stunning nose, lifted perfume of lime curd, green apple, pear, musky, honeysuckle and a hint of rose. Fresh and sapid, with lemon sherbet, lime, passionfruit and a fine, loose-knit chalky texture. Sublime balance, texture and an indelible line of acidity. A beautiful expression of Eden Valley grace." - Andrew Caillard and Angus Hugheson (The Vintage Journal)

95 points - "Soft floral aromas of white blossom and rosewater are repeated in a genteel entry before the tension tightens through a long mid-palate line that's defined by lime over lemon flavours. Minerality plays a key role, gently shaping the flavour profile, although the key feature is an extraordinary concentration of acid that carries the tender yet persistent flavours in an effortless manner." - David Sly (Decanter)

94 points - "Passion flower, Feijoa and frangipani blooms. Stoney and mineral with a cucumber melon freshness. High toned and electric acidity, this wine has power almost beyond measure. Twinged in all the right places for long term cellaring. The palate has a lacey skin texture, coupled with blue stones and running river water. It’s graceful and yet demands your attention with a casual firm grip. A wine for white meats like poached chicken salads and slices of pork medallion." - Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)

Customer Reviews

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 17 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 12 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
17 reviews
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    Justin G.
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    2024 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Super wine

    A taut wine with beautiful minerality driven by the freshest lime. Not sure if this will last in the cellars, but will enjoy drinking it now.

  • SZ
    stan z.
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    1 week ago
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    2024 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    very fresh

    piercing acidity, great citrus fruits, long life ahead of it.

  • RS
    Rhys S.
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    1 week ago
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    2023 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Cracking Wine

    Absolutely amazing value.

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Rieslingfreak

Rieslingfreak founder & winemaker John Hughes is quite simply making the most comprehensive, high-quality and remarkably priced range of Rieslings in the country.

Growing up in the family Riesling vineyard in Clare Valley, which John still farms today, Riesling simply runs through this man's blood. John, with the help of his talented winemaking wife Belinda, make only Riesling - not a bottle of any other variety - and they've honed their craft to a level unmatched in Australia.

They are two of the nicest people you're likely to meet, so wholeheartedly committed to their vision and craft, and we are proud to have worked so closely with them for so many years. These wines rank amongst the very best value to be found anywhere in Australia, and we give them our fullest recommendation. Enjoy!

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