Product Description:
Rich, fruit-driven Clare Riesling with zesty restraint.
Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare Valley 2025 is the definition of modern Clare Riesling—ripe, precise, and acid-driven. Sourced primarily from the Hughes family vineyard in White Hutt, just north of Clare township, this dry style captures the signature generosity of the region’s famed Terra Rossa soils. Rich in nutrients and water-retentive, the heavy red clay imparts power and persistence, while a tight line of acidity keeps everything taut and refreshing.
The 2025 release is classically expressive, with aromas of Pink Lady apple, Meyer lemon and guava flowing into a layered palate of blood orange, sweet citrus and tropical fruit. There's a luscious textural weight that belies its dry classification, deftly balanced by Rieslingfreak’s hallmark precision. Crafted by John Hughes—a winemaker with an obsession for the variety—this is a Riesling that shines both young and with time.
Enjoy with fresh Thai, pork belly bao or a tangy goat cheese salad. Will age gracefully over the next decade.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Lush and lifted
Pink Lady apple, Meyer lemon, guava and nectarine.
PALATE
– Juicy and driven
Zesty citrus and tropical fruit over generous mid-palate texture.
FINISH
– Crisp and sustained
A long, mineral-tinged finish with cleansing acidity.
The Finer Details:
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Riesling
Country - Australia
Region - Clare Valley, South Australia
Vintage - 2025
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 10.5%