Amisfield is situated in the southern most wine growing region of New Zealand at Lowburn in Central Otago, just north of the 45th Parallel. High altitudes and a cool climate, long summers and clean glacial soils mean that Amisfield can produce the finest aromatic, single vineyard Rieslings.

$2999each $357DOZEN EACH DOZEN Riesling is grown on two blocks, older vines on Rocky Knoll and younger plantings on a beautiful elevated terrace. Clones GM110, GM 94 and GM 198, low vigour yields of small berries with excellent concentration and uniformity, are picked over the course of several weeks. Fruit is gently whole bunch pressed being careful not to over extract, preserving the quality and finesse. Additions of SO2 are kept to a minimum, which in turn reduces the amount of tannin fix in the wine. Juices are racked to tank and slowly vinified with a specially cultured yeast developed to accentuate the delicate floral aromatics. Upon completion the wine is gently racked and bottled early to retain freshness and vitality. Alcohol 12.2%

Vibrant pale straw/ green colour. Intense nose of citrus and honeysuckle, florals, spice and mineral notes over earthy characters. The palate is refreshing and exhibits great finesse, elegant and focused with juicy, clear cut acidity and profound length of flavour. Mineral, floral and citrus profiles are upfront and personal, making Amisfield a great match with Asian cuisine especially Thai.

Branded in earlier years under the historic Quelltaler label, Annie's Lane is an exuberant Riesling vinified from fruit grown to distinguished Clare Valley sites, including the famous Carlsfield and Sevenhill vineyards. Carlsfield was planted in 1935 and produces fruit with ripe citrus characters, whilst Sevenhill yields Riesling with finesse and dominant steely qualities. Enjoy Annie's Lane with the freshest seafood and all fine faire.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN The legend of Annie's Lane recounts the tale of Annie Wayman, whose horse and cart got bogged next to one of the area's best vineyards, giving birth to the famous Annie's Lane. Batches of the finest Riesling grapes come out of the most prized vineyards around the Watervale and Polish Hill River areas where the cooler ripening period and extraordinary slate riddled soils combine to create an unmistakable stamp of Clare Valley. The grapes are crushed and drained as only the delicate free run juices are retained. After a period of cold settling to retain freshness and distinct varietal characters, the wine is treated to a cool temperature controlled vinification and prompt bottling after a brief repose.

Pale in color with vibrant green hues. Annie's Lane has an intensely perfumed nose displaying crisp lemon and lime aromas. There are elegant expressions in the heady bouquet, minerals and citrus, chalk, persimmon and spring flowers. Lifted lime characters, a framework of fine fruit and creamy textures, bright tangy flavours show finesse and elegance with balanced crisp acidity to the lingering finish. A refreshing white that offers pleasurable fruit combined with softness and a good pinch of genuine Clare Valley regionality.

Bellarmine are expert at Riesling and famously makes three different interpretations, each with its own story and appeal. One of very few vineyards in Pemberton to grow the varietal, no doubt indulging the German ancestry of proprietors Dr Willi and Gudrun Schumacher. Grapes are exclusively sourced from the estate property, planted by hand in 2000, vines are trained to receive maximum exposure from sunshine during the ripening season.

$2199each $261DOZEN EACH DOZEN Vineyard soils are red gravel laterite and vines are trained to vertical shoot positioning. Grapes are harvested in the cool of the night at optimum flavour levels. Vinified from the first free run juices taken after the initial crush and from the light pressing of skins. The latter component contributes greater depth of ripe flavours which suit the slightly sweeter style. Fermented in tank at cool temperatures so that oak is avoided and the natural expression of fruit is optimised. Sudden chilling of the tank occurs when the wine has only about one baume of sugar left to convert into alcohol. This stops the yeast cells and achieves the slightly sweeter palate so very appealing to enthusiasts of complex and engaging Riesling wines.

Pale straw colour. Lime and spice on the bouquet. Aromatic, slightly sweet, yet crisp, elegant white wine. Perfectly palate balanced and with elegant lime flavours. Enjoy this captivating style with moreton bay bugs or WA marron in a mornay cheese sauce.

A real insider's wine, Best's make the most flavoursome, elegantly structured and spectacular Rieslings which stand confidently alongside their more famous cousins. The Great Western region lends itself very well to growing exceptional quality fruit, diurnal weather patterns work well for the varietal, allowing grapes to ripen naturally, yielding luscious lemon and lime blossom flavours with great acid balance. Some of the original plantings can be traced back to German vineyards, there is great history and pedigree in the root stock of Great Western Riesling.

$2199each $261DOZEN EACH DOZEN Riesling vines were first planted as part of Henry Best's Nursery Block vineyard in the 1860s. Then from subsequent plantings in 1944 and 1978, Riesling has become a significant part of the estate's regime. Grapes are harvested off vines planted to the sandy loam soils of Concongella Creek and Rhymney Vineyard, occasionally parcels are included from distinguished local sites. Fruit is minimally handled to express the power and finesse of parched, high country Great Western Riesling. The must is coolly tank fermented to allow the pristine fruit speak for itself, followed by a prompt bottling very soon after vinification, preserving the vital regional characters.

Pristine appearance, bright green hues. Fresh flowers along with lime and citrus notes. A flavoursome front palate displaying great varietal intensity, floral and zesty with great aromatics. Minerality, balance and texture are working together harmoniously to produce a wine with great tension. It's steely lime citrus qualities are supported by gentle acids and powdery talc notes. Drinking magnificently on release with the added ability to evolve further complexity and aged Riesling characters.

Bream Creek have been producing fine Riesling wines since the original plantings went into the ground at Marion Bay in Tasmania's southeast during the early 1970s. The vines are now forty years of age and produce firmly structured Rieslings of character and finesse. Bream Creek have enjoyed considerable success over the years, largely due to the very long, mild growing season, the strength of the estate's viticultural team and the influence of vine age. Unlike many of its sibling Tasmanian Rieslings, Bream Creek offers some distinctly European qualities.

$2499each $297DOZEN EACH DOZEN Overlooking the breathtaking seascape of Marion Bay and Maria Island in southeastern Tasmania, Bream Creek is one of the first commercial vineyards planted in Tasmania and produces some of the finest boutique wines. The area is steeped in the annals of Australia's earliest history. The vineyard overlooks where Abel Tasman first landed in 1642, raised the Dutch flag and went ashore to collect water. Later in 1772 French Navigator Marion du Fresne anchored his ships Mascarin and Castries in what is now known as Marion Bay. Central to the inspired environment, Bream Creek Vineyard is an integral part of the local mosaic of potters and furniture makers, sculptors and artisans.

Medium straw in colour. Citrus blossom, grapefruit, some lime and floral notes. Clean and firm palate with refreshing lime, musk and citrus flavours. Long firm structure, soft and well balanced acidity giving the wine vibrancy and freshness. Rieslings are absolutely delightful when young and fresh and continue to develop in bottle. Great with fresh seafoods, Bream Creek will accompany most every cuisine.

Mouthfilling flavours and the natural sweetness of ripe grapes, luscious aromas of pear, pineapple and melon, clean and lively. An irresistible wine of measured sweetness balanced by crispness and refreshing acidity. Crouchen originates from the French Pyrenees where it no longer grows in any appreciable quantity. Brown Brothers are one of the few remaining custodians and have designed some of Australia's favourite wines out of the variety. Perfect at anytime, the ideal accompaniement to seafood or pasta, desserts and cakes or tasty cheese.

$1299each $153DOZEN EACH DOZEN Brown Brothers make one of Australia's most popular table whites from a blend of Crouchen and Riesling grapes. Originally from southern France, Crouchen can now be found in parts of Australia where it grows vigorously, producing a wine of fine form and good body with enticing flavours and delicate finish. Riesling, on the other hand, is one of the native grapes of Germany's Mosel River. Blended together they make a stylish and flavoursome wine with super length of flavour and a distinctive stamp of elegance. Brown Brother harvest their fruit parcel by parcel, as grapes became fully physiologically ripe, at the healthiest levels of baumé, bottled immediately after vinification to retain the natural juicy character.

A bright pale straw colour with youthful green tinge. The nose is lifted with passionfruit, ripe pear and peach, honeydew and mild spice. There are persistent floral characters which occupy the senses even as you slurp through this gluggable cup of juicy fruit. To be served well chilled and enjoyed whilst young and fresh.

A lively cépage of Crouchen and Riesling, blushed by a component of the CSIRO hybrid Cienna, an exciting new grape, made by crossing Cabernet with Sumoli. Brown Brothers are renowned for their innovative approach to winemaking and passion for the development of styles that are uniquely Australian. Crouchen Riesling Rosé complements fish and chips, melon with prosciutto or chicken avocado pasta. A flavoursome and vogueish, candy coloured wine offering great length of flavour, in the distinctive, refreshing style of Brown Brothers.

$1299each $153DOZEN EACH DOZEN Brown Brothers combine Riesling grapes grown to cooler sites in the King Valley with Crouchen from sunnier aspects along the Murray. Cienna grapes are sourced from the sun drenched Mystic Park vineyard where the vines thrive, yielding ripe, juicy fruit that's made to measure for the fresh supple, and easy drinking everyday style Brown Brothers is aiming for. Harvested at a range of baumé levels from 12°C to 14°C, immediately crushed, inoculated and vinified under cool temperatures to capture the sensational natural expressions of Crouchen, Riesling and Ciena. Bottled immediately after fermentation to retain all the vivacious characters of the vibrant fruit. Alcohol 10.0%

A vibrant, lively salmon pink colour. The nose is lifted with perfumes of strawberry, lemons and passionfruit. The aroma follow through to the palate with mouth filling natural grape sweetness and a crisp balancing acidity. A delicious fruity style of wine that tastes as good as it looks, a Rosé of invigorating flavours and fine body with enticing hints of ripe melon before a long delicate finish. Crouchen Riesling Rosé should be served well chilled and enjoyed whilst young and fresh. This approachable and versatile Rosé is a great accompaniment to a variety of piquant dishes such as a Thai red chicken curry or a chillied Indian marsala, as the natural fruit sweetness helps balance the bight of spicy food.

Best Riesling in the World, Best Australia New Zealand Riesling & Best Museum Class Riesling Canberra International Riesling Challenge. From grapes grown to vines which were the source of Wolf Blass most memorable Rieslings. An exclusively estate grown wine, in the dry Clare Valley style, almost untouched by the winemaker throughout the vinification process.

$3499each $417DOZEN EACH DOZEN Early years saw the Stanley Flat region of Clare Valley utilised as market gardens due to fertile alluvial soils. This naturally progressed into fruit production and ultimately grapes. Many vineyards still harbour the equipment of years gone by and occasionally significant landmarks in the form of drying racks and sorting sheds stand out in the landscape. The true treasures of the region are vines that have lasted the changes and challenges of nature and agriculture. Small pockets of vineyards and orchards dating back as far as the 1860s are still in production today. Riesling grapes are harvested and crushed followed by inoculation with select yeasts before completion of temperature fermention in tank. Alcohol 11.7%

A pale, light straw green in colour. A complex, alluring bouquet with a mix of enticing citrus, floral and apple blossom aromas. Fresh and lively palate, excellent acid line and lingering flavours. Cardinham is exquisite for its substantive lemon and lime palate, luxurious light chalky character and exceptional balance. An exeplary finish, long, clean and lingering finish.

The variations from one growing season to the next are particularly relevant in a higher altitude, cool climate growing region such as King Valley. Chrismont excels in the vinification of single vineyard, single varietal wines into the purest expression of grape and winemaker, vineyard and vintage, through a synergy of traditional and modern techniques.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Very low disease pressure and perfect slow ripening conditions are the norm around the Chrismont vineyards. Fruit is harvested during the early hours of morning and directly transported to the winery. Grapes are loaded into a membrane press where the delicate free run juice is allowed to drain using low pressures with minimal movement to reduce phenolic extraction. The juices are allowed to settle over forty eight hours to clarify before being racked to tank for fermentation. With a meagre amount of sugar remaining, the fermentation is arrested and the wine allowed to clarify. The individual batches are selected to achieve the right balance of texture and flavours before assembling into the final wine.

Light straw with a hint of green hue. Honeysuckle, lemon and lime on the bouquet. Citrus and tropical fruit on the palate are carried by a great acid structure giving good flavour length, an attractive wine while young, will continue to develop subtle toast and honey complexity.

Clare Valley Riesling can be found on the finest winelists around the world. This unbranded Riesling exhibits the graceful balance of an artisanally crafted estate grown wine. Variations from one vintage to the next, particularly relevant to cool climate white wine, all contribute to the unique balance between floral, orange blossom aromaticness, brisk lime acidity and powdery, quartz textures. A deeply engaging and envigorating young Riesling to accompany the freshest seafood, designer salads or wet, runny cheese.

$999each $117DOZEN EACH DOZEN Select parcels grown to good vineyards around the Polish Hill River districts of Valley Clare form the backbone of fruit. Growing seasons are long and cool, greatly enhancing the aromaticness of white varietals, concentrating flavours and developing fine natural acidity. Riesling flourishes here and yields world class vintages. Grapes are lightly crushed and destemmed before seeding with pure yeast cultures for the cool vinification of a delicate wine, preserving the remarkable Clare Valley Riesling characters. A combination of traditional and modern winemaking techniques are employed, the aim being to achieve an articulate white wine of balance, texture and complexity.

Pale straw with lime hues. Fragrances of stonefruit and limes, floral hints, beeswax and jasmine, honeysuckle, lemon blossoms and quince. A taught and fruit driven palate exhibiting delicate background florals over steely acid backbone and crisp minerality. Refreshing and clean throughout, an elegance and soft glow of apple acidity that carries through to the finish.

Crabtree is quite small, very much a boutique operation so far as production is concerned. The annual crush is a mere hundred tonnes, the tiny winery is at full capacity every vintage, and the wines are very limited in production. The cellar door is heritage listed and dates back to 1849 when the Clare Valley was first settled. Adolf Glaetzer was largely responsible for the planting of the vineyards as they exist today. Best known for his fresh fruit and vegetables, his descendants have made the Glaetzer name synonymous with Australian winemaking.

$1999each $237DOZEN EACH DOZEN The Crabtree site has been planted to vines for well over a century. Although the original plantings have long since gone, most of the current vines are quite mature. The Riesling are over thirty years of age, very low yielding and are essentially dry grown, although most of the vineyards do have drip irrigation lines to ensure the vines do not suffer from too much water stress. Growing conditions this year were perfect, with good winter and spring rains, a moderately cool summer and a warm concentrated vintage, the quality of the Riesling in particular was excellent. Grapes were treated to a traditional vinification, portions were whole bunch pressed to bring length and finesse without sacrificing flavour. Alcohol 12.5%

Light pale straw with a strong green hue. Exhibiting lovely young green lime characters and lemongrass on the bouquet, lifted citrus and tropical fruits. The aroma is pleasant, a complex fusion of flowers, citrus and fresh apple, which carry through the big flavoursome palate. Expressions of lime and citrus, ginger and minerality. An exquisite wine with good structure, fresh and crisp with outstanding length, lingering and long with mouth watering acidity. The flavour and mouthfeel are perhaps more delicate than those of some of its predecessors – at least, on first impressions. However, the wine builds to a long, strong and clean finish, which lingers long after the wine has left the mouth. A classic Clare Valley Riesling.

The Clare Valley is especially known for Riesling, many of its finest vineyards are at Watervale. This distinguished hamlet has a population of only two hundred and fifty, a single shop and one garage, a pub and a school, a library, two churches and five renowned wineries. Like some of the world's great wine growing appellations, Watervale has a name and international reputation that belies its tiny size.

$2399each $285DOZEN EACH DOZEN There is a conjunction of unique and distinctive soils at Watervale, loam on limestone or loam on shale, all well-draining and enhanced by a favourable climate, warmth, sunshine and cool nights. The Crabtree team have a long history and experience with Riesling, growing it in the vineyard and handling it in the winery. A key strategy to formulating this wine is to pick and ferment all the Riesling blocks separately. Thirteen individual ferments provide the team with intimate insights into each block's flavour profile and unique terroir characteristics. The best free run juices are identified and cold fermented to dry. The finest of these batches are set aside for inclusion into the final wine.

Pale straw with green hues. Expressing all the requisite Watervale florals on the bouquet, lemon, fresh pineapples and pear. A punchy, layered grapefruit and citrus spice palate coats the mouth, finishing long, crisp and dry. A splendid rendering of luscious Watervale Riesling.