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    Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling 2025

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      Precision, purity, and poise in liquid form. The 2025 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling is a commanding portrait of High Eden’s elevated terroir, shaped by slate, altitude, and tension. Crafted by Riesling specialist John Hughes, it comes from three family-run vineyards nestled in the cool, rugged Flaxman Valley, more than 500 metres above sea level. These rocky sites, with granitic loam over quartz and slate, yield fruit of remarkable concentration and linear drive.

      The 2025 season brought challenge and clarity. Dry heat and early frost reduced yields, intensifying flavour and structure. Hughes’ precise sourcing and restrained, cool fermentation in stainless steel channelled purity above all else. Bottled young under screw cap, it captures the High Eden profile in its most crystalline form, designed to age gracefully over decades.

      At the apex of the Rieslingfreak range, the No.12 stands beside the revered No.1 and No.8. It embodies what has made the label a modern benchmark for Australian Riesling: vibrancy, balance, and mineral finesse that reflect both site and maker with clarity.

      Precision, purity, and poise in liquid form. The 2025 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling is a commanding portrait of High Eden’s elevated terroir, shaped by slate, altitude, and tension. Crafted by Riesling specialist John Hughes, it comes from three family-run vineyards nestled in the cool, rugged Flaxman Valley, more than 500 metres above sea level. These rocky sites, with granitic loam over quartz and slate, yield fruit of remarkable concentration and linear drive.

      The 2025 season brought challenge and clarity. Dry heat and early frost reduced yields, intensifying flavour and structure. Hughes’ precise sourcing and restrained, cool fermentation in stainless steel channelled purity above all else. Bottled young under screw cap, it captures the High Eden profile in its most crystalline form, designed to age gracefully over decades.

      At the apex of the Rieslingfreak range, the No.12 stands beside the revered No.1 and No.8. It embodies what has made the label a modern benchmark for Australian Riesling: vibrancy, balance, and mineral finesse that reflect both site and maker with clarity.

      Varietal

      Riesling

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Eden Valley, South Australia

      Vintage

      2025

      ABV

      11.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Long and focused, with persistence and purity. This will age for decades

      — Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling), 96+ points

      RieslingFreak

      Founded in 2009 by John Hughes, Rieslingfreak is a label born of singular focus and absolute dedication to one variety—Riesling. What began as a side project quickly became a benchmark for modern Australian Riesling, with John’s passion transforming into a full-scale collection now spanning over 19 distinct expressions of the grape.

      From dry to sweet, sparkling to fortified, Rieslingfreak’s numbered bottlings serve as both a stylistic guide and a regional map, celebrating the unique terroir of Clare Valley, Eden Valley, and Polish Hill River. Each wine is crafted with precision and purpose, led by the belief that Riesling is one of the world’s most versatile and expressive grapes.

      Together with his partner and fellow winemaker Belinda Hughes, John continues to push the boundaries of Australian Riesling. Drawing inspiration from German tradition and applying contemporary Australian winemaking techniques, the duo brings a balance of classic structure and modern flair to every release. Whether fermented in stainless steel or seasoned oak, each Rieslingfreak wine is a reflection of place, season, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Citrus and Slate

      Lime blossom, kaffir lime, and crushed stone meet subtle flint and wet quartz, lifted and pure

      PALATE
      Linear and Focused

      Finger lime, yuzu, and green apple layer with saline minerality and brisk acidity that drives precision and texture.

      FINISH
      Long and Mineral

      Crystalline and persistent, with flinty energy and quiet power that linger with poise.

      Featuring intensely perfumed aromas of Kaffir lime, guava, passionflower cut with that classical wet-slate of Eden Valley. - Kent Street Cellars