The Tim Adams Clare Valley Riesling 2025 captures the purity and precision that has made Clare Valley Riesling one of Australia’s most iconic wine styles, expressing a masterful balance of pristine citrus, mineral tension and crystalline acidity. Made only from free-run juice taken without applied pressure, this wine reflects a meticulous approach to quality, where only the most delicate fractions of each parcel were selected to showcase the estate’s commitment to excellence. The fermentation was cool and slow at 12–14°C, preserving the intense aromatics of lime, green apple and lemon blossom that lift from the glass with purity and drive, while subtle notes of grapefruit and white peach unfold with air, giving the wine finesse and texture.

On the palate, the 2025 vintage offers a slightly more restrained profile due to the warmer growing conditions of the season, yet the core of citrus-focused fruit intensity remains laser-sharp. A line of electrifying acidity runs through the wine, carrying flavours of lime zest and green apple skins over a long, chalky mineral finish that is unmistakably Clare Valley. Crafted by legendary winemaker Tim Adams and named in honour of K.H. “Mr. Mick” Knappstein, a pioneer in the region and one of the Top 10 Iconic Australian Winemakers, this Riesling represents depth, history and modern refinement in equal measure. The previous vintage was named Top-Ranked and Great Value by The Real Review, reinforcing the reputation of this classic Clare Valley Riesling as a benchmark example of regional purity and exceptional value.

This wine is superb with fresh prawns, grilled whiting, or a bowl of chilli-lime mussels enjoyed on a warm summer afternoon, while its crisp acidity also pairs beautifully with Vietnamese rice-paper rolls, fresh oysters, or soft goat’s cheese salads. Served chilled in its youth, the wine is zesty, bright and spirited, while careful cellaring will see it evolve gracefully for many years, developing honeyed complexity and toast as the core fruit softens and broadens. Built from only the finest parcels of the vintage, this Riesling is both effortless to enjoy now and compelling for those who appreciate age-worthy wines with a long, elegant future.