Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2022 (1pk)

Polish Hill is one of Clare Valley's most elevated and exposed vineyard sites, sitting at around 400 metres above sea level. The combination of ancient slate soils, cool nights, and intense sunlight creates that distinctive 'nervy' minerality that runs through this wine like a live wire. This terroir produces Rieslings with exceptional longevity and a taut, almost electric quality that sets them apart from the valley's warmer sites.

Serve this Riesling well-chilled at 8-10°C in a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate those delicate white floral aromatics. The wine's full-bodied nature and textural complexity mean it can handle slightly warmer serving temperatures than lighter Rieslings, allowing the green apple and pear flavours to fully express themselves. Decanting isn't necessary, but letting it breathe for 10-15 minutes after opening will help the minerality integrate beautifully.

This wine's combination of freshness, minerality, and full body makes it incredibly versatile with food. The green apple and lime notes complement Asian cuisines beautifully, particularly Thai and Vietnamese dishes with citrus and herbs. The textural weight can stand up to richer preparations like roasted pork with apple, while the minerality creates magic with fresh oysters or grilled fish with lemon.

The near-perfect scores from critics like James Halliday (99pts) and James Suckling (98pts) reflect this wine's exceptional balance of power and elegance. Grosset's meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention winemaking allows the Polish Hill terroir to shine through completely. The 2022 vintage captured both the site's characteristic intensity and remarkable freshness, creating what critics recognise as a benchmark Australian Riesling.

Premium Clare Valley Rieslings like this can age gracefully for 15-20 years, developing incredible complexity over time. Initially showing vibrant citrus and floral notes, it will gradually develop honeyed characters, toast, and deeper mineral complexity while retaining that essential lime-juice acidity. The Langton's Classification recognition indicates this wine's proven track record for long-term cellaring, making it both a pleasure to drink now and a worthy investment for the future.