Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare Valley Riesling 2024

Rieslingfreak is the inspiration of John Hughes. The first vintage of Rieslingfreak was in 2009, with a single vineyard Clare Valley Riesling. Since then, the label has expanded to include Eden Valley and Polish Hill River regions. Together with traditional dry Rieslings, Rieslingfreak also showcases this versatile grape in off dry, Kabinett, sparkling and fortified styles.

Each Rieslingfreak wine is allocated an individual number representing both the region where the grapes are grown, and the style in which the wine is made. 

The No.3 is harvested from the family vineyard, situated in White Hutt, Clare Valley. The grapes are grown on heavy red clay soils that are rich in nutrients and have significant water holding capacity. These classic Terra Rossa soils are responsible for the rich flavours and generous palate weight that has become the hallmark of the No.3.

The family vineyard in White Hutt always produces wines of great generosity, and the 2024 No.3 is a uniquely balanced wine that exhibits both richness and delicacy. The nose is richly seductive with aromas of Bergamot, Pink Lady Apples, and fresh nectarines. The palate is intensely flavoured with zesty citrus-driven flavours of tangerine and grapefruit, complemented by tangy apple and highlighted with sweet tropical notes of guava and lychee. The lusciously flavoured palate is classically generous yet deceptively delicate, deftly bound by a tight line of crisp natural acidity that carries through to a long, zesty finish.

Such a beautiful, concentrated yet composed wine from John's mum and dad's vineyard at White Hutt, 5.8km north of the Clare township. So perfumed and essential, with crunchy lime, green apple and grapefruit alongside high tones of wildflowers, Christmas lily, jasmine, talc, mineral salts, peach skin and stone. Concentrated yet super-tight on the palate with a tubular core of focused lime and citrus fruits, a beautifully fine structure and a tangy, energetic line with velocity to burn. A superb, pristine wine. - Dave Brookes, Wine Companion, 97 Points.

The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Riesling
Country - Australia
Region - Clare Valley, South Australia
Vintage - 2024
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 11%