A Taste of Grosset

Few producers define Australian Riesling the way Jeffrey Grosset does and his 2025 releases once again reaffirm why his Clare Valley wines are benchmarks for purity, balance and ageworthiness. I recently tasted three of them side by side - and yes, one of them followed me home.

Polish Hill Riesling 2025

This iconic wine was the star of the lineup. It was the most powerful and complex of Grosset’s rieslings with the 2025 vintage delivering a vibrant core of lemon and lime underscored with a fine, stony minerality. Beyond the citrus drive was a layer of savoury complexity - subtle dried herbs and hints of Provence garrigue - that added intrigue and depth. It was tightly wound, structured and will evolve beautifully over the next decade, although it is already compelling in the glass today. Will mine make it that far? Honestly, not a chance.

Rating: Bloody Delish Price: AUD 85

Alea Off-Dry Riesling 2025

The Alea 2025 was all about charm and approachability. With a touch of residual sugar (10g/L), it had a lovely roundess and softness on the palate without feeling heavy. Flavours of mandarin, white peach and white blossom made it almost summer in a glass. This is one I would happily sip on a warm sunny day under a shady tree - and it would match well with pork or spicy Asian dishes. So quaffable.

Rating: Delish Price: AUD 51

Springvale Riesling 2025

The Springvale 2025, on the other hand, was classic Clare Valley style: lemon, lime, mineral and precise. It was more chiselled compared to the Alea - not surprising since it was completely dry - and is drinking beautifully now. Clean, fresh and everything you want in a dry riesling.

Rating: Delish Price: AUD 60

Together, these three wines showcased the remarkable versatility of Riesling in Grosset’s hands: from the sheer power and complexity of Polish Hill to the easy charm of Alea and the classic precision of Springvale. Each bottle was a reminder of why Grosset’s name is synonymous with world-class Australian Riesling.