2024 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling

A flavour-packed, old-vine Eden Valley Riesling that nails freshness, texture and terrific value.
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
16 Reviews

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Description

The Frost Dodger has built a bit of a cult following for good reason - it’s top-shelf Eden Valley Riesling without the price tag stress. Made by Dom Torzi and Tracy Matthews from two dry-grown vineyards planted as far back as 1930, the 2024 vintage is right in the pocket: bright, clean and quietly detailed.

Grapes were whole-bunch pressed and the free-run juice was wild fermented cold and slow, with a year on lees to build in weight and texture. No oak, no additions, just a low-intervention approach that lets the vineyard speak.

This vintage has that classic Eden feel - citrus and white flowers up front, with a bit more flesh and savoury edge than you might expect. It’s crisp and dry, with plenty of drive, but it’s the texture that really makes it - layered and long, without losing focus.

Drinks well now, but it’s got the bones to age if you can be bothered. Unbeatable value, smart winemaking, and all class.

Customer Reviews

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 16 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 10 Total 4 star reviews: 6 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
16 reviews
  • LC
    Lizzie C.
    Verified Buyer
    1 year ago
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    2023 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Torzi Matthew’s Frost Dodger Riesling

    Most enjoyable, loved it.

  • RM
    Robert M.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
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    2023 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Fresh & frisky Rizza

    a great bang for your buck riesling

  • JB
    Jeremy B.
    Verified Buyer
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    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Reviewing
    2023 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Excellent value, high quality riesling

    This is a cracking riesling, that sizzles with nervy tension. Good young or with some age.

Region
Eden Valley
Sub-Region
Craneford & Mt McKenzie
Altitude
350–450 meters
Vineyard Practices
Family traditional methods with compost, native grasses and flora as ground cover, low water input, and natural sprays for disease management.
Soil
Thin sandy clay loams, ironstone/quartz gravels with underlying schists.
Trellis System
Single wire
Varietal
Riesling
Age of Vines
54–94 years
Alc/Vol
12.5%
Closure
Stelvin
Yield per Vine
2 kg / 1.8 ton per acre
Oak Treatment
None
Total Production
15,000 bottles

Vintage
A lovely mild vintage for the Barossa allowed flavours to build slowly with excellent acid retention, aiding freshness and style. The 2024 Riesling features silver-green streaked fruit with remarkable flavour and natural acidity, continuing its reputation for cellar-worthy quality.

Winemaking
Whole bunch pressed with free-run juice only. Naturally cold settled for 12 days, then racked with minimal solids for a wild yeast ferment at low temperatures over 6 weeks. Lees aged for 12 months to build texture, weight, and complexity. Expect high-toned aromatics of white stone fruits, grapefruit, white flowers and lime. The palate reflects the aromatics with searing powered fruit, spice, pith, texture, weight and persistence, finishing crisp, dry and long.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Riesling
Country Australia
Region Eden Valley
Australian State SA
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

Torzi Matthews

Some years back, noted Australian wine writer Philip White called Domenic Torzi 'Australia's Best Bargain Winemaker'. Today, that statement still could not be more accurate.

The wines from Dom Torzi and Tracy Matthews are some of the best buys in the Barossa Valley and the country. Alongside their excellent classic range of old vine Barossa Shiraz and Eden Valley Riesling, they make a small amount of fascinating Italian variety wines, inspired by their Italian heritage.

At every price point, these wines hugely and consistently overdeliver and are simply a must-buy for any lover of honest, delicious Barossan wines.

"You’d have to put Dom Torzi’s Torzi Matthews wines into the ‘some of best value/most consistent wines in the country’ list, right near the shiny top. A touch of magic. An eye on drinkability. Considered vineyard sources. Gentle overlay of winemaking. He gets it. Really gets it." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Winemaker Dom Torzi - Barossa Valley, SA Torzi Matthews

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