2024 Kate Hill Riesling, Coal River Valley

Riesling has found a natural home in the Coal River Valley and Kate Hill has been one of the region’s most thoughtful interpreters of the variety. With a long career devoted to Tasmanian cool climate wines, she focuses on capturing clarity, precision and vineyard expression rather than overt weight. The dry inland conditions and ancient soils of the Coal River Valley allow fruit to ripen slowly while retaining piercing acidity, shaping Rieslings that feel both vibrant and quietly complex. This release reflects that philosophy beautifully, delivering purity of flavour and effortless drinkability.

Pale straw with green tinged brightness, the aromatics feel lifted and pristine. Fresh lime, green apple and white blossom rise from the glass alongside hints of lemon zest and wet stone minerality. There is a lovely sense of tension even on the nose. The palate is crisp and finely etched, citrus fruit gliding across a linear frame of racy acidity. Subtle notes of crunchy pear, grapefruit pith and slate add depth before the wine finishes long, dry and mouthwatering with lingering mineral freshness.

This is the kind of Riesling that suits both warm afternoons and serious food moments. Fresh oysters, sashimi, Thai salads or goat’s cheese tart all make inspired partners. Enjoy it now for its youthful energy or cellar confidently for eight to twelve years as it develops classic toasty, honeyed and preserved citrus complexity. A beautifully authentic Coal River Valley Riesling that showcases Kate Hill’s quiet mastery of Tasmania’s cool climate style.