Australia’s finest expressions of Riesling are to be found in South Australia’s Clare and Eden Valleys. Take the journey along the Clare and Eden Valley Riesling Trail and you will find 4 of the region’s most impressive wines in one single box. This collection features 3 bottles each from 2 Clare Vallley and 2 Eden Valley producers with ratings of 93 Points from Australia's leading wine critics.
The StarDozen consists of the following:
3 bottles Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2022
3 bottles Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2024
3 bottles Koonowla Clare Valley Riesling 2023
3 bottles Jeanneret Clare Valley Big Fine Girl Riesling 2023
Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2022
Devastating October hail destroyed some Eden Valley vineyards, but those that escaped were blessed with superb late/prolonged summer. Wines such as this are full to the brim with juicy lime and lemon fruit balanced by crisp acidity. Lovely vintage, saved from the jaws of hell. Drink to: 2032; Alcohol: 12.5%; Rating: 95 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion
Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2024
2023 Review: Riesling sourced a single vineyard way up around 490m elevation in Pewsey Vale; made by winemaker Louisa Road. When I was living in the Eden Valley, 10km or so from this vineyard, we used to call Pewsey Vale riesling 'Eden Valley San Pellegrino', such was the gusto with which we consumed it. Nothing's changed. It's classic Eden Valley riesling through and through. Fresh limes, Christmas lily, a sizzling minerally line and thirst slakingly wonderful. Vital, vivid and essential summer drinking. Drink to: 2033; Price: $26.00; Alcohol: 11.5%; Rating: 94 Points & Special Value Star; Dave Brookes; James Halliday Wine Companion
Koonowla Clare Valley Riesling 2023
Another very fine Riesling from the 2023 vintage out of the Clare Valley. This is a pale lemon hue, with aromas of limes, spices, citrus and florals. There is also an appealing character reminiscent of an Iced VoVo biscuit (we used to enjoy them as kids – no idea if they are still around today). The wine is nicely balanced and well-focused with good energy. The palate really lifts a notch with oodles of lemon and crème brulee notes showing good length. Enjoyable now and over the next six to ten years. Tasted: December 2023; Drink: 2023 - 2033; Price: $28.00; Rating: 93 Points; Ken Gargett
Jeanneret Clare Valley Big Fine Girl Riesling 2023
Finely poised and firmly structured, the wine shows white flesh nectarine, lemon sorbet and jasmine nuances on the nose, leading to a captivating palate that's concentrated with restraint and finesse. Wonderfully structured and harmonious with a prolonged sleek finish. At its best: now to 2039; Price: $30.00; Rating: 94 Points; Sam Kim; Wine Orbit
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SKU | 11937 |
Brand | StarDozen |
Shipping Weight | 1.3333kg |
Unit Of Measure | ea |