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 with ancient slate soils that impart distinctive mineral complexity. The site's harsh conditions and poor soils stress the vines, concentrating flavours and creating that signature 'nervy' mineral backbone that threads through this wine. This terroir produces Rieslings with exceptional longevity and a unique tension between fruit purity and mineral precision that's recognised globally.

Serve this Riesling well-chilled at 8-10°C in a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate the 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 mineral elements to express themselves fully. Decanting isn't necessary, but allowing the wine to breathe for 10-15 minutes after opening will help the green apple and pear characters integrate with the mineral backbone.

The wine's mineral-driven profile and full-bodied texture make it exceptional with fresh seafood like oysters, where the minerality creates a perfect bridge between wine and shellfish. The green apple and lime characteristics complement Asian cuisine beautifully, particularly Thai or Vietnamese dishes with citrus and herbs. For something more substantial, try it with roasted pork or chicken with apple-based sauces, where the wine's fruit profile echoes and enhances the dish's flavours.

With ratings consistently in the high 90s from multiple critics, this 2022 vintage has exceptional cellaring potential of 15-20 years or more. Young Polish Hill Rieslings show vibrant fruit and floral notes, but with age they develop complex honey, toast and petrol characteristics while maintaining their mineral spine. The wine will gradually shift from primary fruit flavours to more complex tertiary notes, with the minerality becoming more pronounced and integrated over time.

The unanimous high scores from critics like James Halliday (99pts) and James Suckling (98pts) reflect this wine's perfect expression of one of Australia's greatest Riesling sites. The 2022 vintage captured ideal conditions, creating a wine that balances immediate appeal with serious aging potential. Critics recognise the wine's technical precision, terroir expression, and the way it showcases Jeffrey Grosset's three decades of experience with this specific vineyard site, making it a benchmark Australian Riesling.