The 2024 Rieslingfreak No.12 was harvested from the Lienert family vineyard in Flaxman Valley in High Eden, a premium sub-region of Eden Valley. Renown for growing worldclass Riesling of unrivalled elegance, this wine captures the very essence of the High Eden subregion in all its splendour. First released in 2021 to celebrate John’s achievement as being heralded as Barossa’s Winemaker of the Year, this wine celebrates the beauty of High Eden Riesling via a distinctive and highly perfumed bouquet, and elegantly structured palate. The 2024 No.12 is intensely perfumed with aromas of Kaffir lime and rosewater with the classical Eden Valley mineral accent of wet-slate. The palate is ultra-refined and exceptionally delicate, with slick and satiny texture. Exhibiting a symphony of zesty citrus flavours including Persian lime, yuzu and finger lime, combined with the sweet-floral pungency of fresh quince, the palate is grounded by a lick of flinty minerality with a sharpened steely edge. The crisp natural acidity imparts length and vibrancy, bringing laser-sharp focus to the driving, persistent finish. A standout of the 2024 vintage with both immediate allure and enviable aging potential.