Rieslingfreak No 4 Eden Valley Riesling 2024

Fruit for the Eden Valley Riesling is sourced from four vineyards located across the Southern Ranges of Eden Valley. Two vineyards are located in Flaxman Valley in High Eden, a premium sub-region of Eden Valley. The first vineyard, owned by Michael Mason, is planted on shallow grey sandy loam over shale rock.  The second vineyard is owned by Ben Zander, planted in loam soil over light medium clay, with high quartz rock and gravel content. The third vineyard belonging to Mark Bartholomaeus, is in the heart of the Eden Valley township, with 65 year old vines, producing wines with intense flavour and exceptional natural acidity.

Vegan friendly, with the delicacy and refinement that are the hallmarks of Eden Valley.

“Sourced from Rieslingfreak growers in the Eden Valley, predominately the High Eden; John recalls there were lots of smaller bunches in the ’24 season. Tight and high-toned, as all Eden Valley riesling should be, with Bickford’s lime cordial and Tahitian limes at its base. Hints of orange blossom, crushed quartz, lemongrass and stone with a light, balanced sheen of phenolics and a febrile sense of urgency as it careens across the palate, finishing fine and long.” – 95 Points Dave Brookes, Wine Companion & Special Value Star

“John Hughes makes a bunch of different wines. He just makes them all from the one variety. Stating his intentions from the get-go and confessing his obsession on the label, his wines speak volumes about the versatility of riesling. This is his paean to the classic dry Eden Valley style, a scintillating stiletto of a wine, a rush of limes, jasmine and crushed rocks.” – 94 pts – Nick Ryan (The Australian) Top 100 wines 2024