2023 Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown Thorley Riesling

The Thorley Riesling is grown by Tessa & Jeremy at VS&B high up on their small vineyard in Stanley outside Beechworth. It's frightfully cold up there on the property, perfect conditions for growing fine-boned, delicate Rieslings. 

Jeremy has spent a vintage at the great Keller Wines in the Rheinhessen, and Tessa is obsessed with the variety - it's fair to say they know their way Riesling. With this wine, made from their own home-grown fruit, no stone is left unturned getting this to its full potential.

In contrast to their King Valley Rieslings, this is close to bone dry. A little time in old oak fills out the texture and will allow for excellent ageing potential. It's a gorgeous wine made in very small quantities.

96 points
"Achingly beautiful! After a "limit-testingly cold" '22 vintage, Thorley is back big time in '23 and hitting some gorgeous high notes. Riesling lovers, especially, are in for a real treat... it is undoubtedly a wine of poise and lasting beauty."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)