2025 NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S* Eden Valley Riesling (New - up to 19% off!)
Regular price $25.00 Sale price $22.50Featured in Young Gun of Wine’s Eden Valley Riesling Deep Dive - Top 6 pick! Our original Eden Valley Riesling (since 2010) and some think one of the best! Perfect ripening conditions brought about by a long, mild and cool season in the Noack Vineyard in the south of Eden Valley have resulted in a Riesling of sheer elegance with alluring floral aromas, perfect poise and tightrope tension. The incredible Springton Old Vines (up to 55 yrs) produce intense fresh citrus flavours given balance and length by Eden Valley’s renowned natural acidity.
Scintillating Riesling refreshment for Spring through Summer. Think freshly shucked oysters or cheese & charcuterie with a side of sunshine... flat-out delicious and perfect to ring in the first day of holidays!
Winemakers: Daniel Chaffey Hartwig, Huon Fechner + Theo Engela.
Varietal: Riesling
Region: Eden Valley
Country: Australia
Alc/Vol: 11.7%
pH: 3.15
Bottle size: 750 mL
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Young Gun of Wine’s Eden Valley Riesling Deep Dive - Top 6 pick! "Yuki Hirose (MS, head sommelier, Lucas Group) and Steven Milic (sales representative, Winestock Victoria) both included this wine in their top six wines from the blind tasting. Milic described “after an avalanche of glorious citrus, here comes a wine that also has white floral notes. This floral nature calmed me – I found it relaxing and compelling in equal doses. Ceviche and seafood carpaccio would be great – or a can of sardines or tuna with good, crusty sourdough if you’re on a budget. Either way, I’d be happy to smash a bottle.”
Hirose noted “driven by ripe yellow fruit like quince and golden kiwifruit, as well as some exotic fruits: mandarin and almost lychee-like lifted nose. Very generous nose filled with acacia flowers and white lilies. Pleasant bitterness/herbal finish with watercress that gives extra dimension... Think prawn dumplings with soy and a touch of ginger or onion tarte tatin and chive cream.”
Special Value 92pts "Freshly squeezed lime, lemon and grapefruit with hints of green apple sorbet, orange blossom, crushed quartz, lime zest and lemongrass. Dry and savoury on the palate with a nice textural shift and a precise finish that's both stony and limey at once. I really like the palate shape here, all sleek, composed and tautly stretched" - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
2023
2022
93pts "Sourced from an old-vine (35+ years) riesling vineyard in Springton in the Eden Valley. Pale straw in the glass with characters of freshly squeezed lime juice with hints of Christmas lily, crushed stone, lemon zest and lighter notes of freshly cut fennel and marzipan. Voluminous yet precise with a clean, swift cadence over the palate and a wonderful air of purity and zest. Jeez, it's lovely drinking." - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
90pts "Lime flesh and apple skin with slap in the face freshness of sea spray, a suggestion of rosewater, “Nice” biscuit, coriander and green leaves. Cuddly and generous fleshy feels tempered with a little grainy phenolics and puckering green apple acidity giving a fine drive. No need to overthink it. Ready to cut through tempura battered fish and chips or trays full of pot stickers." - Regan Drew, vinonotebook.com
2021
95pts "Lovely bright perfume, freshly squeezed limes, a dash of rose, a salty, maritime lift. A sumptuous feel, textured & round. A touch of bergamot & a soft feathery touch. Forward, but will age nicely." - Justin Knock, Decanter
95pts "Expressive nose, delicacy on the palate with underlying power, an almost exotically floral finish. Soft with a steely core." - Julia Sewell, Decanter
95pts "Hints of tropics, touch of banana, fresh acidity, some citrus peel, zing & zang, gentle jasmine & some herbaceous characters." - Roger Jones, Decanter
