Tomich Woodside Riesling 2021

We rarely hear too much about Riesling from the Adelaide Hills. I am convinced that is not just because varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and emerging grapes such as Grüner Veltliner are making better wines, but rather that other areas have established and lengthy track records for quality examples. Hard to come from nowhere and top the Clare Valley! All this does not mean that Adelaide Hills Riesling should not be on your radar. It most certainly should be. There are some superb examples and this is right up there with any of them. Pale lemon in colour, this is subtle and restrained at this early stage (and of course, it hails from a stunning vintage for the region). This is a wine of class, finesse and elegance. Notes of florals and a hint of grapefruit, all backed by a wet slate character. There is all exceptional length and the wine is never an in-your-face style. Excellent balance, this is a ten year proposition. Don’t miss it.