"Pale colour. Beautifully aromatic kumquat, lemon zest, pine-lime, elderflower cordial and bath salts. Perfectly pitched acidity, both mouth-watering and linear in direction, lemon, lime, kiwi fruit and lemongrass with a slate minerality on the finish. A wine with astounding composure, length and drive. Touch of bottle age will see its full potential. Drink 2026–2040." - Andrew Caillard
"Ripe feijoa, tropical passion flower and green toffee apple, quite like the old zombie chews confectionery. There is a stark lime sherbert note with hints of floral orchard apple and cherry blossom. It’s supple and flows across the palate like a river stream. The Eden site shines here with a touch of lychee juice and refreshing coconut water finish. Drink now and will cellar well for 8-15 years further. A lovely pairing with peeled prawns and tartare sauce." - Wine Pilot
"The 2024 No.12 is intensely perfumed with aromas of Kaffir lime and rosewater with the classical Eden Valley mineral accent of wet-slate. The palate is ultra-refined and exceptionally delicate, with slick and satiny texture. Exhibiting a symphony of zesty citrus flavours including Persian lime, yuzu and finger lime, combined with the sweet-floral pungency of fresh quince, the palate is grounded by a lick of flinty minerality with a sharpened steely edge. The crisp natural acidity imparts length and vibrancy, bringing laser-sharp focus to the driving, persistent finish. A standout of the 2024 vintage with both immediate allure and enviable aging potential.
The 2024 Rieslingfreak No.12 was harvested from the Lienert family vineyard in Flaxman Valley in High Eden, a premium sub-region of Eden Valley. Renown for growing worldclass Riesling of unrivalled elegance, this wine captures the very essence of the High Eden subregion in all its splendour. First released in 2021 to celebrate John’s achievement as being heralded as Barossa’s Winemaker of the Year, this wine celebrates the beauty of High Eden Riesling via a distinctive and highly perfumed bouquet, and elegantly structured palate." - Rieslingfreak
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