2024 Wines by KT 5452 Riesling Organic, Clare Valley

A neat and tidy, up-and-down-the-line riesling of Clare, but with that little spark of KT pizzazz that sees more minerality, a build of texture, a little savouriness amongst the more expected citrus and green apple characters. It's got great intensity, excellent length, a sense of poise. That's ticking a lot of boxes and it bests many from the region at the price point.

93 points Special Value Mike Bennnie winecompanion.com.au

Wines by KT 5452 Riesling Organic from the Clare Valley is a crisp, beautifully expressive white wine that reflects both the purity of the region and the thoughtful touch of one of Australia’s leading Riesling specialists. Made by Kerri Thompson—affectionately known as KT—this wine is named after the Clare Valley postcode and represents a regional snapshot of organically farmed fruit from select vineyard sites that KT works with closely.

Kerri Thompson has long been celebrated for her dedication to Riesling, and Wines by KT is built around her passion for crafting site-specific, terroir-driven expressions of this noble variety. All her vineyards are farmed sustainably or organically, and her winemaking is minimal intervention—native yeast ferments, no fining, and no acid additions—allowing the fruit and the vintage to speak with clarity.

The 5452 Riesling is always about freshness, vibrancy, and approachability, while still offering depth and texture. It's a blend of parcels from Watervale and surrounding areas, grown on classic red loam over limestone soils that give the wine its hallmark drive and mineral spine.

In the glass, it bursts with lifted aromas of lime zest, green apple, jasmine, and crushed quartz. The palate is dry and racy, with a mouthwatering acid line, crunchy citrus fruit, and a lingering, chalky finish. It's a wine that feels both precise and alive—perfect with oysters, Thai dishes, or just as a crisp aperitif.

Wines by KT 5452 Riesling is a brilliant introduction to Clare Valley Riesling, made by a winemaker who lives and breathes the region.