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Description
The Grosset Springvale Riesling is a top example of Watervale Riesling, one of the premium sub-regions of the Clare Valley. Known for its softer fruit and floral aromatics compared to its racier sibling, the Polish Hill, the Springvale is a wine that delivers immediate pleasure while promising even more over the next decade.
Crafted from Grosset’s 5.3-hectare, A-Grade Certified Organic and Biodynamic vineyard, the Springvale Riesling is one of the country's most collectable. The vineyard’s thin red loam topsoil sits over limestone, with deep roots anchored in slate bedrock—a rare formation in Watervale. This geology, combined with careful hand-tending and a commitment to biodynamic principles, results in a wine that is dry and mineral-charged, yet deliciously approachable.
95 points
"Grosset has been a star producer for all the time I’ve been in wine but right now its wines are as good or better than they’ve ever been. I’m opting for a score of 95 but I could easily go 96."
- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
The 2024 release captures the full spectrum of classic Watervale flavours—lime and lemon are at the forefront, but there’s a delightful mix of anise, marshmallow, and floral notes adding complexity. The texture is waxy, with a cool, firm finish that’s bright and zesty, making it incredibly enjoyable right now. Critics are already singing its praises, with Mike Bennie highlighting its lemon-lime profile and subtle hints of mint and tutti-frutti florals, awarding it a well-deserved 95 points.
With only two-and-a-half bottles produced per vine, the 2024 Grosset Springvale, crafted by one of the country's most incisive wine minds, is a stunning release.
96 points
"Jeffrey Grosset’s Clare Valley rieslings are a must-buy every year, but in a year like 2024 they become a “sell a kidney to buy more” proposition."
- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)
95 points
"Texture is somewhat waxy, the finish cool and firm, bright and zesty. Very enjoyable right now, a little lighter on in character, with lots of pleasing, cool and bright charisma."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)
