2026 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley

This is a fantastic expression of Polish Hill. It's very, very minerally, almost an alpine-river kind of feel, with wet slate, some aniseed, dashes of lime rind, pleasingly bitter green apple notes, wet fern and succulent pink grapefruit and talc through the finish. The perfume is a quiet cavalcade of jasmine florals, citrus fruit and alpine herbs. So sleek, trim and superiorly long and fine boned. It's got intensity and energy to burn. And it's so very thirst-quenching and refreshing. Drink to 2040.

96+ points Mike Bennie for Halliday Wine Companion, September 2026

The Grosset Polish Hill Riesling from Clare Valley is one of Australia’s most celebrated white wines, a benchmark Riesling that has achieved cult status worldwide. Jeffrey Grosset, often called the “Riesling King,” first produced Polish Hill in 1981, sourcing fruit from a rocky, slate-laden vineyard planted in 1996. Situated at around 460 metres elevation, the site is unforgiving, with shallow soils that naturally limit yields and concentrate flavour. The result is a Riesling of extraordinary intensity, minerality and longevity that consistently ranks among the best in the world

Critics have consistently rated Polish Hill as one of Australia’s greatest white wines, often awarding it scores in the 96–99 point range. It has topped international Riesling tastings and is regularly cited as the pinnacle of Clare Valley Riesling. Collectors prize it for both its drinkability and its proven longevity, making it one of the most sought-after bottles in the country