Crabtree RC Riesling 2025

Only made in the very best vintages, the fruit is from their Cellar Door block on the estate, in the Watervale sub-region. Only free run juice is used. 175 dozen made. Taut, poised and pristine, it might be even better than last year’s stellar release. The colour is a fine pale lemon with flecks of green. Refined and yet still intense, this is a beautifully balanced Riesling. Elegance to the fore throughout, we have notes of grapefruits and limes, as well as hints of jasmine and oystershells. Underlying touches of river stones as well. There is good focus and serious length. An exquisitely ethereal Watervale Riesling, yet there is ample power. This will provide pleasure for at least the next fifteen years, longer if well cellared.