2023 Ravensworth Estate Riesling

Bryan Martin has always approached Riesling a little differently, and the Estate release shows just how far he’s pushed the style. This is no quick, squeaky-clean Riesling turned around in months – it’s a wine built with time, texture and patience at its core.

Estate-grown fruit was fermented in ceramic eggs, left undisturbed on lees for a full year, then transferred to large Stockinger foudre for another 12 months. That slow, careful élevage gives the wine a breadth and savoury texture you rarely see in Australian Riesling, while still keeping its spine of electric acidity.

The flavours are full and layered: lemon, green apple and spice, with subtle floral lift and a nutty, almost almond-like savouriness in the background. The palate is dry and driving, yet cushioned by that time-built texture – it’s zingy and mouth-watering but also feels grounded and complete.

Made in tiny quantities, this is one of Bryan’s most exciting releases to date. A Riesling that rewrites expectations: built to drink beautifully now, but with the structure to reward a decade or more in the cellar.