Riesling, Grenache
Riesling is a white grape that is famous for its intense aromatics and crisp acidity. Riesling was the most planted white grape in Australia until the early 1990s when Chardonnay took over. Riesling flourishes in the Clare Valley, particularly Watervale, around the Polish Hill River, and in the cooler Eden Valley. Riesling is also being grown with increasing popularity in the Western Australia regions Albany, Frankland River and Porongorup. Australian Rieslings are noted for their citrus/lime fruit flavours in their youth and a smooth balance of freshness, lanolin and acid as they age. Australian botrytized Rieslings have immense levels of flavour concentration with beautiful acid and structure.
Riesling was first planted in New Zealand in the 1970s and has flourished in the relatively cool climates of the Marlborough, Central Otago area and for late harvests in the Nelson region.
Alsace is famous for producing outstanding Riesling from dry austere to Vendages Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. They tend to be fuller, more savoury and viscous wines than those of other countries.
In Germany, Riesling constitutes around 20% of total plantings. The best examples are planted on south-facing slate-rich slopes. Germany produces many different styles from dry perfumed wines with racy, mineral acidity to exotically lush flavours of their great late harvest wines.
Riesling was first planted in New Zealand in the 1970s and has flourished in the relatively cool climates of the Marlborough, Central Otago area and for late harvests in the Nelson region.
Alsace is famous for producing outstanding Riesling from dry austere to Vendages Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. They tend to be fuller, more savoury and viscous wines than those of other countries.
In Germany, Riesling constitutes around 20% of total plantings. The best examples are planted on south-facing slate-rich slopes. Germany produces many different styles from dry perfumed wines with racy, mineral acidity to exotically lush flavours of their great late harvest wines.
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Road to Enlightenment Riesling is regional and varietally expressive - full of character and exceptionally drinkable. Sourced from a combination of older and younger vines in the heart of the Clare Valley, just off the Horrocks Highway to the north ... Learn MoreROAD TO ENLIGHTENMENT RIESLING 2019$14.99 Per item -
The 2019 vintage was named in James Hallidays Top 100 wines October 2019. This wine is offering great vibrancy and freshness now, but will also develop beautifully with age. Bright ripe lemon fruit characters dominate the palate and crisp minerally acid forms the ... Learn MoreTHORN CLARKE 'SANDPIPER' RIESLING 2019$15.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made to enjoy in its youth the Rocky Gully Riesling displays generosity of flavour and delicacy making it an ideal accompaniment with a wide range of foods and occasions. Fresh pear and citrus blossom aromas, as well as bath salt ... Learn MoreFRANKLAND ESTATE 'ROCKY GULLY' RIESLING 2019$17.99 Per item -
Fruit for this wine was sourced from vines planted between 1898 and 1972. Appealingly pure aromas of red cherry with raspberry and cedar, this wine is attractive and ethereal. Violets and liquorice show through the red fleshed, taut and precise palate. Pushes ... Learn MoreYALUMBA 'OLD BUSH VINE' GRENACHE 2017$17.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Sourced from three higher altitude and well established Eden Valley vineyards just below 600 metres. The nose is very fresh and restrained, tending towards citrus with subtle floral notes. The palate is elegant and pure with a core of delicate citrus ... Learn MoreWOODS CRAMPTON WHITE LABEL RIESLING 2018$18.99 Per item -
Following careful selection of the best wines in the cellar, we make a single blend, which will be bottled at the Estate about eighteen months after the harvest. Loaded with red and black berries, beautiful violets, dried provincial herbs and ... Learn MoreMONT-REDON RESERVE COTES DU RHONE 2016$21.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Aromatics of white flowers, apple blossom and citrus. The palate is generous with a powerful mix of Granny Smith apple and freshly squeezed lime. The mouth-watering natural acidity leads to a pristine palate of balance and length. ... Learn MoreNICK O'LEARY RIESLING 2018$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
With a history dating back to 1878, the Pike family has a past rich in brewing and winemaking. Current custodians, Neil & Andrew form a formidable partnership creating wines that express terroir magnificently. One of their icon wines, the 'Traditionale' Riesling manages ... Learn MorePIKES 'TRADITIONALE' RIESLING 2018$21.99 Per item -
WINNER; James Halliday's Wine Companion 2020 WINERY OF THE YEAR! Sourced from both the prestigious Watervale sub region and the Barry’s own 40 yr old Lodge Hill vineyard in the Clare Valley. The palate shows lime citrus peel and ginger. There ... Learn More -
Grenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and we’re slightly obsessed with it. Our first Rosé is sourced from an old, single vineyard in Berri. Beautifully pale, salmon pink with delicate aromatics and lovely texture, it lives up to ... Learn MoreTHISTLEDOWN GORGEOUS GRENACHE ROSE 2019$22.99 Per item -
Made by the best co-operative producer in France, and imported exclusively by United Cellars. A delicate pretty nose, attractively scented. Notes of red fruits combine with more floral aromas like apple or orange blossom. Fresh and truly delicious with fruit ... Learn MoreLE VERSANT 'VIN DE PAYS D'OC' ROSE 2018$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
WINNER; James Halliday's Wine Companion 2020 WINERY OF THE YEAR! The Watervale Riesling is picked from a special part of the Florita vineyard in Watervale. This famous Riesling vineyard usually achieves full ripeness, with high natural acid levels. The nose displays ... Learn MoreJIM BARRY WATERVALE RIESLING 2017$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Citrus, floral, honey and white peach aromas, with some minerality notes. Fresh, creamy, juicy, round palate with some sweetness but balanced acidity. Off-dry in character with a cleansing acidity and plenty of citrus and stone fruit make this a perfect ... Learn MoreGUNDERLOCH 'FRITZ' RIESLING 2017$24.99 Per item -
Sourced from the home of great Australian Riesling, this trademark Clare Valley aromatic white is wonderful when opened upon release and like all great Rieslings, will develop brilliant toasty characters over a 10 year period in the bottle. Pale straw in ... Learn MorePETALUMA HANLIN HILL RIESLING 2017$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
"Riesling is one of the Canberra District icons. We believe Canberra does and will continue to produce some of the best examples of Riesling in Australia. Its continental climate is perfectly suited to growing lively and beautifully poised Riesling." Intense ... Learn MoreEDEN ROAD CANBERRA RIESLING 2018$26.99 Per item -
All batches of Bush Vine Grenache are crushed as separate parcels to either static pumpover fermenters or open top fermenters. The majority of batches are fully destemmed, however for some the stems are left on to contribute another flavour dimension. ... Learn More -
With aromas of white citrus flower and blossom this wine starts with alluring appeal. The soft and approachable start builds with a combination of lime, bath salts and mandarin pith. The richness of fruit is highlighted by the texture, spice ... Learn MoreFRANKLAND ESTATE RIESLING 2018$26.99 Per item -
An entry level Riesling at a fantastic price. "We call them our 'welcome to the Mosel' wines." Dr. Loosen. Racy, elegant, bright and vibrant - perfect for a summers afternoon. The fragrant nose of honey, apricot and stone fruit carries ... Learn MoreDR LOOSEN DR L RIESLING DRY 2016$26.99 Per item -
Voted #1 Riesling by Huon Hooke Pride of the Erin is Steve Wiblin's top Riesling, and in 2019, a challenging and intensely low-yielding vintage, he has ransacked every iota of available flavour he could possibly muster. Sourced from Sevenhill, this behemoth is ... Learn MoreERIN EYES 'PRIDE OF ERIN RESERVE' RIESLING 2019$28.00 Per item -
“Lighter, warm climate red wines based on Grenache particularly from McLaren Vale have a growing place on the tables of Australian diners. Youthful, flavoursome wines to make you smile that match where and how we live, and the food we ... Learn MoreSC PANNELL 'BASSO' GARNACHA 2018$28.00 Per item -
Sourced from three vineyards in the Murrumbateman. Citrus again, white peach, grapefruit with hints of anise spice and flowers, more generous than the last few years but still the thrilling acidity and green apple crunch. ... Learn MoreRAVENSWORTH RIESLING 2019$28.99 Per item -
Made by the famous and energetic Ernie Loosen (of Dr Loosen fame), voted one of the World's 50 Most Influential Winemakers in Wine & Spirits Magazine. The fruit for the Wachenheimer Riesling comes from a single-vineyard site , called Königswingert (“King’s ... Learn MoreJL WOLF 'WACHENHEIMER' RIESLING 2017$28.99 Per item -
100% hand picked, 100% whole bunch pressed - just the freerun juice is used. On yeast lees for 4 months before bottling. The nose is pure and fresh. It is dominated by citrus aromas along with hints of green apple and floral blossom. ... Learn MoreWOODS CRAMPTON 'BLACK LABEL' RIESLING 2018$28.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A generous opulent style Riesling with an aromatic drive of pink grapefruit, florals, green apple and a lift of tropical guava. Generous flavours of citrus and tropical fruit to open, tied together by a loosely woven framework of zippy acid. ... Learn MoreJIM BARRY 'SINGLE VINEYARD' RIESLING 2017$29.99 Per item -
This is everything that is great about German Riesling; elegance, subtle beauty and finesse. Complex yet still so drinkable. ... Learn MoreWEINGUT LEITZ 'EINZ ZWEI DRY' RHEINGAU RIESLING 2017$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
"A fresh bright Riesling with a beautiful balance of delicate minerality and fresh acidity. Aromatics of lime, lemongrass and citrus blossom combine with green apple and lemon peel flavours on the palate" Organically certified and hand harvested from Central Otago. ... Learn MorePEREGRINE ORGANIC DRY RIESLING 2018$29.99 Per item -
Grenache. We like to think of it as the Barossa’s answer to Pinot Noir. Lighter in body and packed with flavour and spice notes, it is a variety that when treated with care and respect in the vineyard and ... Learn MoreARNO GREENOCK GRENACHE 2018$31.99 Per item -
"Murrumbateman’s cool, continental climate and decomposed granite soils are perfectly suited to Riesling. We had some challenging moments leading up to the 2018 vintage. A hail storm on January 9th reduced the size of the crop, but the fruit that ... Learn MoreCLONAKILLA RIESLING 2018$32.00 Per item -
Riesling wines from the Clare Valley are definitely enjoyable when both young and zesty, however when left to mature beyond five years of age, they truly show their worth. "Talk about drinking at its peak. This is in a great ... Learn MoreTIM ADAMS RESERVE RIESLING 2011$32.99 Per itemOut of stock -
100% estate-grown, single-vineyard, certified biodynamic Riesling from soils that are predominantly silty grey gravelly loam over sandstone with some clay loam patches. The fruit is hand picked, then fruit is sorted by hand on a vibrating table. Tasmania’s ultra cool ... Learn MoreSTEFANO LUBIANA RIESLING 2018$32.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Ashton Hills is a three hectare, dry-grown vineyard that lies in the Piccadilly Valley sub region of the Adelaide Hills on a ridge just below the summit of Mount Lofty. The estate was founded by Stephen George in 1982 and since ... Learn MoreASHTON HILLS ESTATE RIESLING 2019$33.99 Per item -
The 2015 Mahana Riesling was harvested from the certified organic Burkes Bank vineyard. A powerful and rustic expression of Riesling. Aromas of stone fruits and citrus with ripe nectarine and peach skin. The nose follows onto the palate. Flavours of peach, ... Learn MoreMAHANA RIESLING 2015$33.99 Per item -
96 POINTS, JAMES HALLIDAY'S WINE COMPANION Great Southern Riesling deserves more attention in the world of wine, particularly at this price. Beautifully balanced, fresh lime juice and lemon blossom flavours fill its zesty, concentrated palate, with minerally acidity streaming long into ... Learn MorePLANTAGENET 'MUSEUM RELEASE' RIESLING 2013$34.99 Per itemOut of stock -
With its first vintage in 2012, ‘Alea’ is the most recent addition to the Grosset stable. Made in the style of the Rieslings of Germany and Austria, it has attractive lemon blossom on a first swirl, there’s a hint of ... Learn MoreGROSSET 'ALEA' RIESLING 2018$34.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Kabinett is the lightest, most delicate style of Riesling in Germany, produced from the earliest harvested grapes in the best vineyard sites. Fresh citrus and green apple aromas with some mineral notes. Delicious lime juice flavours and gentle acidity with ... Learn MoreDR LOOSEN BERNKASTELER LAY KABINETT 2016$34.99 Per item -
From bush vines planted in 1946 high on the Estate’s deep sandy soils, the Old Vine Grenache is complex, perfumed and elegant with a trademark tannin structure. Pretty floral aromas and briary bright red fruits. The palate shows lots of ... Learn MoreYANGARRA OLD VINE GRENACHE 2016$35.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The 2018 Riesling trocken is sourced 100% from the calcareous sites in Westhofen. ... Learn MoreWITTMANN ESTATE RIESLING 2018$36.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The 2017 Riesling trocken is sourced 100% from the calcareous sites in Westhofen. ... Learn MoreWITTMANN ESTATE RIESLING 2017$36.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Complex and perfumed on the nose it has alluring citrus pith, zesty orange, lime and cumquat. Delicate flavours of spice and ironstone mineral undertones. There is a real softness and generosity of fruit on the front and mid palate. The ... Learn MoreFRANKLAND ESTATE 'ISOLATION RIDGE' RIESLING 2016$37.99 Per item -
The Pfalz Riesling is produced from the grapes of first pickings in our classified sites. These are always picked on the perfect degree of ripeness limiting the amount of fruit acid to a moderate level. The wine unites the minerality, ... Learn MoreA. CHRISTMANN 'PFALZ' RIESLING 2018$39.99 Per item
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