Vickery Watervale Riesling 2024

From seven vineyards across Watervale, with vines dating back to 1975, this Riesling is a true expression of Clare Valley’s finesse. The grapes were hand-harvested in March, with each vineyard picked at peak ripeness. To lock in freshness, the fruit was pressed straight after harvest, with a portion of pressings carefully blended in to add depth. Fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures, the result is a bright, structured Riesling with layers of citrus and minerality.

Drink now for its lively character or cellar for over a decade for added complexity.

“Juicy lemons, crunchy green apples and green apple skin set the tone, there is even a hint of musk. Attractive field flowers add a gorgeous perfume as Bickfords lime cordial slides in underneath. A fine limestone minerality adds further appeal with a delicate talc texture seeing out a long and delicious finish. One of those ‘pour me a large glass’ kind of wines, this is an absolute beauty.” – 93 pts – Steve Leszczynski – Q Wine

“Near transparent yellow, this is beautifully perfumed. A wine of finesse and fragrance. The Master’s hard at work. The aromas include jasmine, lemon, grapefruit, limes and a touch of chalk. A wine which epitomises elegance and delicacy. There is fine minerally acidity, balance and intensity, and a very long finish. twelve to fifteen years.” – 94 pts – Ken Gargett – Wine Pilot

“Pale with a flash of green in the glass. Pristine aromas of freshly squeezed lime and green apple with hints of clover, citrus blossom, crush stone, markrut lime and lemongrass. Tautly stretched and mineral-laden, there is some great concentration of lime here and super nervy, precise finish travelling bone-dry and refreshing.” – 93 pts – Dave Brookes – Halliday