Light Riesling Wines
We’re big fans of Riesling here at winedirect.com.au, and our customers are, too. It’s one of the world’s most-grown varietals, producing wines that range from dry to very sweet, as well as sparkling wines. Some winemakers even blend it with red wine, with delicious results.
Originating in the Rhine region of Germany, Riesling was one of the first grapes grown in Australia, with the first recorded planting in 1838 in New South Wales.
Riesling is a variety which is highly "terroir-expressive", meaning that the character of Riesling wines is clearly influenced by the wine's place of origin. Some of the most renowned Australian Riesling regions are South Australia’s Clare Valley (which includes Watervale and Polish Hill), and Eden Valley, as well as A ...
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- Claymore Joshua Tree Riesling 2023Special Price $22.00 Regular Price $24.00Claymore have a habit of producing excellent Riesling and that habit is no danger here. Displaying everything you’d want in a young Riesling, lifted aromatics, crisp acidity and succulent lime. A silky palate that extends to a long dry finish just leaves you wanting more. Learn More
- Curtis Small Batch McLaren Vale Riesling 2022Special Price $20.00 Regular Price $35.00A riper, richer style of Riesling than you might be familiar with, sourced as it is from McLaren Vale vines. Florals and tropical aromas abound and the palate presents lime, lemons and green apple in a plush setting. Learn More
- Dandelion Enchanted Garden of the Eden Valley Riesling 2021Special Price $25.00 Regular Price $27.50A beautifully balanced and elegant Riesling replete with brooding limes, lemon sherbet and good length. Lovely now and will continue to develop well for years. Learn More
- Gomersal Wines Clare Riesling 2022$25.00A single vineyard Clare Riesling exhibiting citrus florals, lychee and lime on the nose. The palate follows suit, with concentrated Riesling flavours presented in a relatively textural setting.
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Learn More - Jeanneret Watervale Riesling 2023Special Price $35.00 Regular Price $40.00From an exceptional high altitude (440m) vineyard, this is magnificent. Apple, talcum powder, and honeydew melon on both the nose and a palate which offers a perfect balance between acid drive and texture. Length is exceptional. Learn More
- Leconfield Old Vines Riesling 2021Special Price $25.00 Regular Price $28.00Leconfield make consistently excellent Riesling from what are now 48 year old vines. This is a fine wine with talcum powder and citrus aromatics. The palate is textural, offering minerality and excellent length. A product of the 2021 vintage, this is both effortlessly elegant and powerful. Learn More
- Smalltown Vineyards 'Rag & Bone' Riesling 2023Special Price $25.00 Regular Price $30.00A well-balanced, powerful, and fragrant Riesling. Lemons, spice, lime, and apples and all on the go here, leading to a citrus laden palate that is shot through with minerality and is as long as a long thing. The finish is slightly grippy, adding to the overall gravitas of the wine. A good’un. Learn More