A benchmark Eden Valley Riesling born from the oldest vines on the estate. Pure, focused, and historically significant.

The Story

Experience a piece of Australian wine history. The 1961 Block Riesling is named after the historic section of the Pewsey Vale Vineyard where the vines were first planted in 1961—marking the rejuvenation of the Eden Valley as a premium wine region.

These old vines, rooted deep in the rocky soils of the High Eden, naturally produce low yields of incredibly concentrated fruit. The 2023 vintage is a testament to the site: a wine of structural elegance, intense minerality, and a philosophical devotion to the "The Contour" of the land. This is a Riesling for the serious collector and the lover of pure, unadulterated fruit expression.

Product Specifications

From vines planted in 1961 high in the cool Eden Valley, this single-vineyard Riesling is a benchmark expression of Australia’s most revered white grape. The 2023 vintage captures the purity of the site with crystalline fruit, taut minerality, and remarkable ageing potential.

• Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
• Variety: Riesling
• Vintage: 2023
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Style: Dry, full-bodied white wine
• Closure: Screw cap
• Cellaring Potential: Drink now for freshness, or cellar confidently until 2040

This wine is crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard’s altitude and ancient soils to speak clearly. It is bone dry, intense, and powerful, yet beautifully balanced, making it both approachable in youth and profound with age.

🍋 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale straw with green hues, shimmering in the glass.
• Aromas: Lifted notes of lime zest, green apple, lemon myrtle, and tea tree blossom, layered with hints of fennel, crushed quartz, and ozone freshness.
• Palate: Bone dry and precise, with crunchy citrus, green apple, and floral lift. The texture is taut and linear, driven by minerality and a steely backbone. Persistent length carries flavours of stone and subtle spice.
• Finish: Long, focused, and refreshing, with a lingering citrus purity.
• Food Pairing: Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, or spicy Asian dishes.

✨ Why Buy

• Provenance: From one of Australia’s oldest Riesling blocks (planted 1961).
• Combines intensity, purity, and longevity.
• Exceptional value for a wine of this pedigree.

⭐ Accolades

• 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion: Praised for concentration, minerality, and breathtaking focus.
• 94 Points – Campbell Mattinson: “Bone dry, intense and powerful with persistent length. One of the best value wines made in Australia.”