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Rieslingfreak No.12 Riesling Flaxman Valley

Vintage: 2022

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Rieslingfreak is a renowned winery dedicated to producing exceptional Riesling wines, showcasing the unique characteristics of this versatile grape. The Rieslingfreak No.12 Riesling hails from the Flaxman Valley, a sub-region known for its cool climate and ideal conditions for growing Riesling. This wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, highlighting the purity and precision of the Riesling varietal. It offers a vibrant flavor profile with notes of citrus, green apple, and a hint of minerality, balanced by a refreshing acidity. The wine's crisp and clean finish makes it an excellent pairing with seafood dishes, spicy Asian cuisine, or simply enjoyed on its own.

Professional Scores

96

You've got to have a bit of the masochist in you to drink Eden Valley Riesling in the same year it was made, such is the tension of acidity in the mouth. It's thrilling, and I don't say that lightly. The fruit for this 2022 No. 12 comes from a vineyard in Flaxman's Valley, up in Eden, and it is a tightly coiled, wound up and mineral. There is an austere kind of flesh to the bones here; in Riesling terms, you'd be remiss to use any other word than "powerful." This is sensational: muscly, lean and lithe. 2021 and 2022 were a fine pair of vintages to have side by side, and if it's possible, I think the inherent power in this 2022 iteration places it slightly ahead of the floral, graceful 2021.

The Wine Advocate

96

You've got to have a bit of the masochist in you to drink Eden Valley Riesling in the same year it was made, such is the tension of acidity in the mouth. It's thrilling, and I don't say that lightly. The fruit for this 2022 No. 12 comes from a vineyard in Flaxman's Valley, up in Eden, and it is a tightly coiled, wound up and mineral. There is an austere kind of flesh to the bones here; in Riesling terms, you'd be remiss to use any other word than "powerful." This is sensational: muscly, lean and lithe. 2021 and 2022 were a fine pair of vintages to have side by side, and if it's possible, I think the inherent power in this 2022 iteration places it slightly ahead of the floral, graceful 2021.

The Wine Advocate
750ml