Rieslingfreak No 3 Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Rieslingfreak No 3 Clare Valley Riesling 2020Rieslingfreak is the story of John Hughes, a man whose deep, abiding passion is Riesling. John started his own label in 2009 with the release of a Clare Valley Riesling. The number of Rieslings he produces has grown to 17 (not all of them are made in each vintage). The fruit for the Rieslingfreak collection is sourced from three regions; Clare Valley, Eden Valley and Polish Hill River. They are also made in a number of styles; dry, off dry, Kabinett,

Multidimensional and tactile

the wines are aged for varying periods in combinations of old and new

I had also been impressed with what Bailey Carrodus had achieved at Yarra Yering in the Yarra Valley with his Dry Red No

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we evaluate the acid and adjust if needed

What is your outlook for Coonawarra wine region

"In the next 10 years we will see some growth but the Champagne region is selling what it is producing so there is no more availability to source from friends or neighbours

To give perspective

crushed raspberries

Tasted three times

and maybe a little more like the wines from days of yore

brightness and focus