Rieslingfreak No 8 Polish Hill River Schatzkammer Riesling 2022

Rieslingfreak No 8 Polish Hill River Schatzkammer 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,

Paringa Estate is particularly known for its dense and rich Pinot Noir and spicy Shiraz

The palate is bold and graceful at once

spicy aromas of black pepper

The 35 hectare Balhannah vineyard is planted predominantly to Sauvignon Blanc and close-planted Shiraz on property surrounding the winery at 340 - 380m elevation

Pinot noir to the Nth degree

planted in 1988

driven by long acidity

The Wine Independent - 100 points

This is an unmissable wine for serious collectors in this release

"He would pick me up on the smallest details

Planted at the top of the Coldstream vineyard on rocky terrain

The Wining Pro – 94+ points