Bethany First Village Eden Valley Riesling 2024

Excellent Eden Valley Riesling from a top-notch vintage at a good price. A pale lemon hue, this is all bright citrus, notably limes, with florals, lemon curd, spices, crisp apples, a flick of honeysuckle, some riverstones and wet slate, and a steely backing. Well structured, there is good length here, soft acidity, balance and a lingering finish. We have seen some truly stellar vintages for Eden (and Clare) Valley Riesling of late, especially 2021 and 2022, and it is looking very much like 2024 is another. You want these wines in your cellar. Enjoy this over the next eight to ten years and expect some exciting improvement.