2025 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling

97 POINTS

David Sly - Decanter

A vintage that supported quality over quantity has produced fragrances of profound intensity – heady citrus blossom and lime zest in lock-step with sharp, minerally bath salts. The bone-dry palate is similarly expressive. A stream of lime juice and green apple crispness electrifies the mid-palate, supported by a characteristic lick of wet slate on the finish. Such a precise expression is the result of meticulous care in both the vineyard and winery, allowing a firm spine of citric acid to carry an unwavering, extended line of pristine flavours all the way to a distant finish wrapped in a firm mineral grip.

96 POINTS

Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2025 Polish Hill Riesling leads with a surprisingly delicate and floral nose. Usually, of the two wines, the Springvale slightly softer, more open and approachable on release, whereas the Polish Hill is all power and muscle and built for long-term aging. Here, the wine has a powerfully focused acid line, however the fruit is soft and plush—I am inclined to use words such as pretty, delicate and floral. There are notes of white rose, scratched lime zest, mandarin oil, river stone and white spice. The floral aspect is something to behold, however it refrains from dipping into the "rosewater" space. This is a beauty. 12.3% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

96 POINTS

Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

Release date is September 1, 2025. The weight of the palate here feels special. In fact the presence of this riesling, which is essentially frisky and, at that, only a few months old, is pretty remarkable. It tastes of stones, bath salts, florals and citrus, a gunmetal aspect lurking within. The purity of the fruit here, and the power of it, and the chalky, stony impression of the finish, all served in the context of flavour-filled, mouthwatering acidity: it’s all as delicious as it is a statement on quality. Superb release.

95 POINTS

Mike Bennie - Halliday Wine Companion

This release comes with some upfront approachability, while maintaining expected intensity, quality in concentration of flavour, a piercing acid line and chalky, puckering texture. There's immense complexity here – lime, gingery apple juice, jasmine tea, pink grapefruit and talc-chalk minerality. The potency and flesh are interesting; they speak of an easy access now, and perhaps a little less longevity from this release. No quibble – the fruit personality and depth are impressive. The crystalline finish is a treat, too. Excellent, of course.

95 POINTS

Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast

Waxy lime, ground ginger, lamp oil and beeswax characters lead to a zesty fresh palate that balances a subtly pithy texture with mouth-watering acidity. It all equates to a dry, refreshing and harmonious Clare Riesling that's easy to drink now, particular with sashimi, but could age a decade or more. One of Australia's great unsung wine styles and producers.