2023 Hatch Eden Valley Flaxman Valley Riesling

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinct glimmer of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Pronounced lime juice, Granny Smith apple and lemon scents are trailed by wet steel and slatey mineral notes. Searing across the palate with a mouth watering intensity are lime and lemon fruits which are sculptured by a steely core of mineral infused acidity. Some crunchy green apple and wet slate elements lurk underneath. Finishes dry, crunchy and long.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%

Other Reviews…..
Eden Valley riesling from Flaxman Valley. Pale with green flashes in the glass and aromas of wonderfully perfumed, freshly squeezed lime and grapefruit tones with hints of mineral salts, Christmas lily, frangipani, crushed quartz, lavender and distant hints of marzipan and fennel tops. Pure and true with just a touch of textural pith, sapid mineral-rich acidity and a long draw on the finish. Good cellaring potential here. Drink by 2035.
95 Points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

Flaxman’s Valley is a high altitude sub-region of the Eden Valley and one of our most highly regarded districts for growing great Riesling. Combine that with the stellar 2023 vintage and we are in for something special. Cold fermentation took place in refrigerated stainless steel tanks. A shining pale yellow colour. This is beautifully perfumed with talc, bath salts, lavender, florals and citrus, notably intense limes with fine balance and a lingering finish. There is a fine line of crisp acidity with good intensity. Love this and best at ten to twelve years, with potentially a lot more, ahead of it. Drink 2023-2035.
96 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com