The Olssen of Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2026 is a vibrant cool-climate Riesling crafted from premium fruit grown in the renowned Watervale sub-region of the Clare Valley. Widely regarded as one of Australia's finest homes for Riesling, Watervale consistently produces wines of exceptional purity, bright citrus character and remarkable longevity, and this release is a superb example of the region's distinctive style.

In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant pale straw colour with youthful green hues. The bouquet is delicate and lifted, revealing fragrant citrus blossom, freshly squeezed lime, lemon zest and subtle floral notes, complemented by a gentle hint of spice. On the palate, generous layers of vibrant lemon and lime fruit unfold across a beautifully focused frame, supported by bright natural acidity that provides exceptional freshness, precision and length.

The finish is clean, crisp and persistent, delivering classic Clare Valley minerality and impressive varietal purity. Balancing elegance with intensity, this Riesling is immediately enjoyable while possessing the structure and acidity to develop further complexity with careful cellaring over the coming years, rewarding patience with classic notes of toast, honey and mature citrus.

The previous vintage earned an impressive 93 Points and 5 Stars from Sam Kim (Wine Orbit), highlighting the consistency and quality of this outstanding Watervale Riesling.

Perfect alongside freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, salt and pepper squid, spicy Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, sushi, fresh goat's cheese salad or citrus-marinated seafood, this Riesling's vibrant acidity and purity make it exceptionally versatile at the table.

Fresh, elegant and unmistakably Clare Valley, the Olssen of Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2026 is a beautifully expressive Riesling that showcases the world-class quality of the Watervale sub-region while delivering outstanding value and excellent cellaring potential.