Kirrihill Watervale Vineyard Selection Series Riesling 2025

This shows a distinctly mineral character from the outset, with crushed slate intricately weaving through lime pith, citrus blossoms, kumquat, lemon peel and green apple skin. It’s a pretty, high-toned and pure expression of Watervale Riesling. On the palate, there’s ample zesty texture that wraps around a bright core of citrus — lemon in water, lime pith again, and a tangy green apple skin note. A persistent drive of bright acidity draws the floral elements through a fresh and lively citrus-laden finish. While the mid-palate concentration feels a little light, it promises to flesh out further with bottle age. At this accessible $35 price point, it delivers lovely brightness, purity and freshness, making for a charming and approachable Riesling.

Tom Kline

Wine Critic at Winepilot

Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.

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