Rieslingfreak No 2 Polish Hill River Riesling 2022

Rieslingfreak No 2 Polish Hill River Riesling 2022Rieslingfreak 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,

A smashing cabernet blend

taut and leanish

refreshing lift

The tannins are soft and fine-grained

It's a sunny north-facing warm site in a cool region but still gives superb high acidity

This is a forty or fifty year wine at least

It's the frisky side of luxury

yeast nutrient or enzyme

grilled cocoa and Monte Cristo on the nose

remains on the board of directors and is very active at the cellar door

2001 Voyager cabernet merlot

the palate combines power