2023 Dry River Craighall Riesling Australia

96 POINTS

James Suckling

This is so serious, showing a depth and weight that give you such power, then a laser-guided structure that takes you long and far. Full and buttressed with flavor and acid. Serious riesling here.

95 POINTS

Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2023 Craighall Vineyard Riesling is lean and leesy, with cheesecloth and citrus rind, green apple and jasmine flowers. In the mouth, the wine carries a little residual sweetness, and this is offset nicely but the savory phenolics and open-weave structure from the time in barrel. All in all, this is a complex number, with layers upon layers of flavor and impressive length. Recommended. It's a testament to a great vineyard performing in all seasons and prevailing through change in the business too. Significant credit is due to the new owner (since 2021) who has seamlessly transitioned the business with the help and ambition of winemaker Ben McNab. In fact, you'd hardly know there's been a change. That's a great thing. 12% alcohol, sealed under Diam.