Riesling
Riesling is one of the most transparent grapes in the world, a variety that seems to absorb every nuance of soil, climate, and season, then translate it into crystal-clear flavour. In cooler regions like Germany’s Mosel or Rheingau, it shimmers with green apple, lime, white peach, and those signature notes of slate and blossom. Move to Alsace or Austria and it gains a little more weight and spice; head to Australia’s Clare or Eden Valleys and it bursts with lime zest, jasmine, and a thrilling mineral crunch. What makes Riesling so captivating is its precision: high natural acidity that feels like a spine of light, carrying the fruit with effortless lift and definition.
But Riesling’s true brilliance is its range. It can be bone-dry, taut, and chiselled; delicately off-dry with a whisper of sweetness; or lusciously rich from late-harvest or botrytised fruit. Yet across this spectrum, it never loses clarity or balance. Winemakers rarely hide it behind oak, Riesling doesn’t need it, and as it ages, it evolves into something mesmerising: honey, spice, and that famous petrol note, all woven into a silky, harmonious whole. It’s a grape for purists and dreamers alike, expressive, age-worthy, and endlessly refreshing, a wine that captures the very essence of place with every sip.
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2023 Eden Valley Riesling, Elderton
he 2023 Elderton Eden Valley Riesling is a vibrant expression of the Barossa’s cooler high country, crafted with precision and elegance. Sourced ex...
View full details2023 The Lodge Hill Dry Riesling, Jim Barry
Limewire Electric, crystalline and bursting with Clare Valley energy, the 2023 Lodge Hill Riesling is a masterclass in purity and drive. Aromas lea...
View full details2024 Watervale Riesling, Jim Barry
Located fifteen kilometres south of Clare township, the tiny village of Watervale is nestled in South Australia’s Clare Valley and is international...
View full details2023 Riesling ‘Single Vineyard McKay's, Jim Barry
This Riesling was sourced from the McKay’s vineyard in Watervale. South or east-facing slopes are best suited for Riesling as they are shielded fro...
View full details2021 Hanlin Hill Riesling, Petaluma
This is Clare Valley Riesling with a blade of brightness and a long, mineral heartbeat. From Petaluma’s revered Hanlin Hill vineyard, it opens with...
View full details2023 Riesling, Josef Chromy
Josef Chromy Wines, based just south of Launceston in northern Tasmania, is one of the island’s most celebrated wineries. Founded by the visionary ...
View full details2019 Watervale Riesling, clos Clare
As the third generation of the Barry winemaking family, brothers Sam & Tom Barry now hold the keys to this boutique winery. Riesling is the Cla...
View full details2014 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry - Magnum
There is nothing quite like a magnum for sharing and this iconic 2014 ‘The Florita’ Riesling from Jim Barry is just the ticket. This magnificent wi...
View full details2008 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry
This legendary dry Riesling from Jim Barry has matured under optimum conditions and displays the complexities that fine Australian Riesling develop...
View full details2000 Cordon Cut Riesling, Mount Horrocks
A legendary Australian sweet wine that has earned its place among the greats, the 2000 Cordon Cut Riesling shows both the intensity of its unique w...
View full details2010 The Contours Riesling Museum Reserve, Pewsey Vale
Pewsey Vale Vineyard The Contours is characterised by a special site, sensitive vine growing and astute winemaking. The Contours Riesling is produc...
View full details2017 Wolta Wolta Clare Valley Riesling, Loosen Barry
Pale gold with glints of green, this Riesling walks a fine line between power and precision. Aromas of lime zest, green apple, white flowers and cr...
View full details2018 Wolta Wolta Clare Valley Riesling, Loosen Barry
The friendship between Ernst Loosen, of the Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany, and Peter Barry, of Jim Barry Wines, Australia, began in 1995 at the Lond...
View full details2021 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry
Jim Barry’s iconic and outstanding single-vineyard Riesling, The Florita, stands tall at the top of the tree for Clare Valley Riesling. Located fif...
View full details2012 Trevarrick Riesling, Skillogalee
“Trevarrick” was the original name of the property when it was first settled by John and Anne Trestrail in the 1850s. More than a century later, in...
View full details2010 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry
This legendary dry Riesling from Jim Barry has matured under optimum conditions and displays the complexities that fine Australian Riesling develo...
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