Vickery Polish Hill River Riesling 2024

A brand-new release celebrating the purity and finesse of Polish Hill River Riesling. Crafted by Keeda Zilm in honour of the legendary John Vickery, this wine is all about bright citrus blossom, juicy lime, and a crisp, slate-like minerality — hallmarks of this famous sub-region.

Grown by the Paulett family on their Trillians Run single vineyard, the fruit ripened under warm days and cool nights, building intense flavour while retaining refreshing natural acidity. Expect a beautifully aromatic Riesling that’s mouthwatering now and will reward a few years in the cellar with even more complexity.

“Here’s a wine that celebrates and marks the contribution of the great John Vickery to Australian wine, particularly in the realm of Riesling, where he remains the acknowledged master. This is a wine of precision and fineness, with a degree of delicacy that can tend to mask the penetration and power that sits within. It was a terrific season in the Polish Hill River region, and this comes from a vineyard grown by the Paulett family. There’s purity, there’s a degree of tension, and there’s a beautiful minerality. On the palate, a fine, precise acidity cuts through the slightly textured mouthfeel, striking a perfect balance. There’s a little of that slightly wet pebble character that heightens the minerally mouthfeel. It’s a wine that is drinking so well now, but in keeping with the Vickery tradition, it could handle extended cellaring.” – 95 pts – Ray Jordan – Wine Pilot

“Refined elegance with a minerally vibe, this debut release of the Vickery Polish Hill River Riesling is an absolute treat. Made by Riesling boss Keeda Zilm in the John Vickery tradition, this is a fabulous expression of the variety and the region. Sourced from the Paulette vineyard, this is a delight to drink. Citrus flowers and little white field flowers combine with green apples and limes that are lacy and juicy. Elegance is the word that I keep coming back to as it glides about. The fruit and acid walk hand in hand, the latter folding in with ease. Powdery feels coat the mouth on exit with a citrusy zip for good measure. In the zone right now but it will age beyond a decade. A steal for the asking price, big love for this. Drink to ten years+.” – 95 pts – Qwine