Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling 2022
While many of us consider ourselves riesling fans, winemaker John Hughes takes it to another level as the Rieslingfreak. Between growing up in the family vineyard, in South Australia’s iconic Clare Valley and his father's cellar stocked with aged rieslings, John was always going to have a fondness for the variety. But by the time I met him in the early 90s, when we were both studying at Roseworthy in Adelaide, he was a fully-fledged riesling nut. I recall several trips to the Clare, tasting nothing but riesling. John spent 10 years at the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) being a serious wine geek, before working for Peter Lehman and Chris Ringland (of Three Rivers fame) for several years. He finally struck out on his own, his sole focus, you guessed it… riesling.
“Eden Valley is renowned for Riesling of elegance, perfume and minerality; and the 2022 No.4 is a classic example of this. The bouquet leaps forth with aromas of white florals, fresh lime and quince. The palate is elegant yet assuredly structured with foundational slate-like minerality running beneath the punchy flavours of lime cordial and white elderberry. The racy natural acidity, which is a hallmark of both the region and the 2022 vintage, runs the length of the palate drawing through to a fine, crisp finish; while the flavours lingering lusciously in the mouth long after the wine has gone.”
Winemaker’s notes.
“Don’t be fooled by John Hughes’ quirky business name. Eden Valley's dominant juicy lime fruit comes through at speed, backs off towards the back palate before surging on the finish and aftertaste, with white peach and grapefruit providing a high wire of acidity and length.”
96 points, James Halliday’s Top 100 wines for 2022.
“Very light, almost pale colour with a super-reserved, shy, rather closed nose, more mineral than citrus or floral: a slaty, stony note. The palate is lean and tense, with piercing but soft acidity and great delicacy as well as intensity. Some saline minerality on the middle to back palates as well, adding to the interest level. Long, long, sustained follow-through. Superb wine with a big future.”
95 Points. Huon Hooke. The Real Review.
National Riesling Challenge 2022 - 95 points, Awarded Elite Gold.
| SKU | 2RIEFR422 |
| Brand | Rieslingfreak |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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