2023 Wilson Polish Hill River Riesling, Clare Valley

This 2023 release sees a dialling up of concentration from the 2022. Good news. Glass-shard texture, crunchy and bright, lots of Pink Lady apple, pink grapefruit, slate-like minerality and a coursing line of zesty acidity that draws the wine to a fine point, long and persistent in flavours. The perfume is mostly floral, citrusy too, some powder puff and lavender in there alongside. There's a pleasing drinkability despite the crackle of acidity and general crunch to the texture, and the wine feels compelling overall.

93 points MB winecompanion.com.au

A Classic style from Wilson’s oldest vineyards in Polish Hill River, planted by John and Pat Wilson 40 years ago.Vines are small and spindly, cropping at minuscule yields due to the lack of available nutrient in the heavy clay soils.

100% handpicked fruit provides rich citrus flavours within a steely structure, tight with lots of minerality, as you expect from this area. Clare Valley Winemakers Wine of Provernance trophy (2014) is the latest accolade in a long line of awards given to this wine proving both it's pedigree and age worthiness for those who have the patience.

Aromas of straw and minerally, slaty, straw-like characters. The palate is tense and taut, reserved and nervy, with refinement and intensity, precision and length.