Rieslingfreak No.33 is incorporates both our growers in the Clare Valley. Richard and Anne Hughes (John’s Parents) and Robert and Lyn Jaeschke from Polish Hill River. Situated on the flats in the middle of a valley, White Hutt vineyard has its ownvery unique microclimate. The vineyard is planted on heavy loam and red terra rossa soil, with limestone subsoil. It is situated 500m above sea level, with an average rainfall of 550mm. The heavy red soils in the vineyard contributing to the fruit generosity seen in this wine. The Polish Hill River in the wine, provides the wine with an acid profile and drive. The wine is made in a generous and refreshing fruit driven style with a soft, velvety palate of exceptional length. It has classic flavors of ripe lemon and lime and some tropical fruit notes. It drinks well young, but will also reward with cellaring.
Intense aromas of lime cordial, lemon oil, crushed rocks, white pepper, chamomile and white flowers. The palate is full of drive and tension, with sharp acidity and underlying power, giving notes of green apples, grapefruit zest and wet slate. Long, minerally and focused.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling
This user-friendly 2025 Riesling No. 33 is open for business with weighty lime and peach skin aromas. It is flavorsome and fleshy, with well-balanced acidity delivering a refreshing conclusion.
Rated 90/100 Vinous Media
