The Rieslingfreak No. 3 Clare Valley Riesling 2025 is a masterclass in balance and precision, harvested from the Hughes family vineyard at White Hutt in the Clare Valley. Planted on the region’s iconic Terra Rossa soils — rich, nutrient-dense red clays with outstanding water-holding capacity — this site consistently produces wines of generosity and structure. Winemaker John Hughes, one of Australia’s most celebrated Riesling specialists, has once again delivered a wine of exceptional pedigree, earning the title of James Halliday’s 2025 Best Riesling.

On the nose, this wine brims with alluring aromas of Pink Lady apple, Meyer lemon, guava and fresh nectarine. The palate bursts with zesty layers of lemon and blood orange, complemented by sweet apple and tropical hints of mango and passionfruit. True to its Clare Valley origins, it combines richness with elegance, a lusciously flavoured mid-palate framed by vibrant acidity that flows seamlessly into a long, citrus-charged finish.

Rated 95 points by Ryan Montgomery (JamesSuckling.com), the Rieslingfreak No. 3 Clare Valley Riesling 2025 is a shining example of Australia’s finest Riesling. Enjoy now for its freshness and purity, or cellar confidently for a decade to see it evolve in complexity and depth. A benchmark release that is both generous and deceptively delicate, crafted by a trophy-winning winemaker dedicated solely to Riesling.