Current Rieslings
- "A vintage of elegance, refinement and purity"
2022 Vintage Notes
After 4 years of drought conditions, the winter of 2021 heralded the arrival of La Niña, and with it we welcomed the return of generous winter rains.
2021 was the wettest winter on record for the Barossa (Eden Valley) at 48% above average, while Clare was also blessed with soaking rainfall at 23% above average. These wet conditions replenished soil water and filled dams and aquifers to levels not seen since 2017, setting up perfect conditions for spring growth. Rain continued into spring with slightly above average spring rainfall recorded across both regions. Daytime and night-time temperatures were close to average for spring in most places, and these mild conditions were perfectly suited to support strong shoot growth.
A freak hailstorm hit Eden Valley on the 28th of October, causing localised damage to some vineyards, impacting the fruitfulness of the vines and reducing the potential crops for this vintage. Thankfully this event occurred before flowering and fruit set, so the undamaged canes and unscathed vineyards still yielded good amounts of high-quality fruit across the region. Clare was unaffected by the storm and the perfect growing season ensured excellent potential crop loads across both our White Hutt and Polish Hill River vineyards.
Summer rainfall was low across the Clare and Eden Valleys, but thanks to the wet winter and spring there was plenty of soil and supplemental water to keep the vines fresh and to support ripening. Daytime and night-time temperatures were cooler than average across both regions, with the entire season being remarkably mild and temperate. The cooler temperatures and plentiful water ensured a long, slow ripening season with remarkable acid retention in the grapes.
High Eden - 2022 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling
6 bottles of 2022 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling
"All that Glitters..." mixed 6 pack
2 bottles of each - 2022 Rieslingfreak No.2 Polish Hill River Riesling , 2022 Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling, 2017 Rieslingfreak No.6 Clare Valley Aged Release Riesling
2022 Vintage Release - 6 pack
A flight of of the 2022 vintage showing purity and elegance.
2020 Rieslingfreak No.1 Grounds of Grandeur Riesling - 3 pack
Paying respect to the individual vineyard, the grower, and the grapes, this Riesling reflects the very best of the vintage. This style of Riesling has texture and complexity, combining subtle oak notes with citrus flavors and an acid line that will drive this wine many years into the future.
2020 Rieslingfreak No.1 Grounds of Grandeur Riesling
Paying respect to the individual vineyard, the grower, and the grapes, this Riesling reflects the very best of the vintage. This style of Riesling has texture and complexity, combining subtle oak notes with citrus flavors and an acid line that will drive this wine many years into the future.
2022 Rieslingfreak No.2 Polish Hill River Riesling
Heralded by John and Belinda as perhaps the best No.2 ever produced by Rieslingfreak, the bouquet is awash with aromas of green apple, fresh grapefruit, lilac and jasmine…
2022 Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare Valley Riesling
The palate is intensely flavoured yet deceptively delicate; with citrus-driven flavours of lemon, mandarin and grapefruit drawn together by a tight acid line that carries through the long, zesty finish.
2022 Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling
Eden Valley is renowned for Riesling of elegance, perfume and minerality; and the 2022 No.4 is a classic example of this.
2022 Rieslingfreak No.5 Clare Valley Off Dry Riesling
A year like 2022 with an abundance of natural acidity in the grapes, makes it a perfect vintage for exquisitely balanced Off Dry Rieslings; and John has declared that the 2022 No.5 is the best Rieslingfreak No.5 he’s ever made…
Rieslingfreak No.7 NV Clare Valley Fortified Riesling 375ml
Aromas of caramel, vanilla, biscuit and ripe stone fruits. The Palate is very luscious , with sweet citrus, orange and stone fruit flavours…
2019 Rieslingfreak No.9 Clare Valley Sekt (sparkling)
Disgorged in June 2022, this wine captures the essence of great riesling fruit, bursting with citrus and white peach; perfectly complemented by the subtle yeasty undertones of autolysis as notes of floral honey and toasted brioche.
2022 Rieslingfreak No.10 Zenit Riesling
No.10 is the Riesling we blend together that we believe best represents the hallmarks of the vintage. It is our ultimate multi-regional blend that is the definitive expression of Riesling…
2022 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling
Rieslingfreak No.12 is our reverence in Eden Valley. Paying respect to Flaxman Valley (High Eden), harvested from individually selected vines from the Mason and Zander family…
Phil & Thrope 2022 Hughesy's Eden Valley Riesling - 12 pack
Phil and Thrope is a wine label created to raise monies for Barossa Foundation. The 2022 Hughesy's Eden Valley Riesling is a fruit driven style of Riesling, with generosity on the palate, poised for ultimate enjoyment on release. All profits from this wine going to support Barossa Foundation.