2023 Reillys Watervale Riesling

2023 Reillys Watervale Riesling

Our 2023 Riesling is handcrafted from fruit grown on elevated sites at both Smyth and St Clare vineyards where rich red loam overlays deep limestone.

This delicate wine shows lifted floral aromas with a rich palate of refreshing lemon and lime followed by crisp acid on the finish.

Enjoy chilled with seafood or Asian cuisine.

Best to drink: Now - 2033

 

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

GOLD MEDAL / 95pts ~ Rutherglen Wine Show 2023

PREMIUM MEDAL / 92pts ~ Canberra International Riesling Challenge 2023

SILVER MEDAL / 90pts ~ Clare Valley Wine Show 2023

 

PAST VINTAGE AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2022 VINTAGE

ELITE MEDAL / 95pts ~ Canberra International Riesling Challenge 2022

TOP 5 FINALIST RIESLING OF THE YEAR ~ Winestate Wine of the Year Awards 2022

5 STARS ~ Winestate Magazine, 2022

SILVER MEDAL ~ Clare Valley Wine Show 2022

2019 VINTAGE

GOLD MEDAL ~ 2019 Canberra International Riesling Challenge

5 STARS & TOP IN CATEGORY ~ Winestate Magazine, Annual Special Edition 2019/2020

2018 VINTAGE

The Travelrite TROPHY for RIESLING OF THE YEAR ~ 2019 Winestate Magazine Wine of the Year Awards

ELITE GOLD MEDAL ~ 2019 Canberra International Riesling Challenge

5 STARS & TOP IN CATEGORY ~ Winestate Magazine, Annual Riesling Awards 2018

92 POINTS ~ Halliday Wine Companion 2020, www.winecompanion.com.au
"Juicy riffs of quince, candied citrus zest, and orange blossom are helped by a judicious dollop of fruit sweetness across the wine's aft to galvanize flavour while toning the high acidity of the variety. Long and plenty energetic."

90 POINTS ~ James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
“This is extremely perfumed with lime-peel and flint aromas. Medium-bodied, round and compact. Tangy finish. Drink now.”

Reviewed by independent wine journalist Dan Traucki, www.facebook.com/dan.traucki
"Perfumed flowers + a smidge of lime on the bouquet, lively citrus flavours that jazz up the palate leading to a crisp, clean lingering finish. WILL BECOME A CLASSIC!"

2017 VINTAGE

GOLD MEDAL ~ 2017 Canberra International Riesling Challenge - See all the results here...

5 BLACK GLASSES ~ 2019 Halliday Wine Companion

SILVER MEDAL ~  The Global Riesling Masters 2018 & 2017 Royal Adelaide Wine Show

93 POINTS ~ Wine Matrix, www.winematrix.com.au
"A vibrant pale straw colour with some fresh green hues. The nose is delicate but clear notes of citrus, lime, and melon permeate through. On the palate, the qualities of a young Clare Valley Riesling shine through. This wine is fruit-driven with balanced acidity. Great drinking, don’t wait."

4 STARS ~ Winestate Magazine, Annual Riesling Awards & Best Wines of 2017
"Ripe and spicy fruit aromas with a candied edge. Good varietal fruit character on the youthful and seamlessly balanced palate.”

2016 VINTAGE

SILVER MEDAL ~ 2016 Canberra International Riesling Challenge

SILVER MEDAL ~ 2016 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards

SILVER MEDAL ~ 2016 Australian Small Winemakers Show

BRONZE MEDAL ~ 2016 Royal Adelaide Wine Show

92 POINTS ~ James Halliday, www.winecompanion.com.au

2015 VINTAGE

GOLD MEDAL ~ 2015 Clare Valley Wine Show
GOLD MEDAL ~ 2015 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
SILVER MEDAL ~ 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards
BRONZE MEDAL ~ 2015 Canberra International Riesling Challenge
SILVER MEDAL Wines of Provenance, Vintages 2005, 2010 & 2015 ~ 2015 Clare Valley Wine Show
95 POINTS, James Halliday, www.winecompanion.com.au
92 POINTS & TONY LOVE’S TOP 100 WINES ~ The Advertiser, 16th July 2016
4.5 STARS & WINE OF THE YEAR FINALIST ~ Winestate Magazine, New Releases, Special Edition 2015

2014 VINTAGE

GOLD MEDAL  ~ 2014 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
95 POINTS ~ James Halliday
5 STARS ~ Winestate Magazine

 

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