2024 Crawford River Strata Riesling

Crawford River is renowned for crafting some of Australia’s finest Rieslings, and the 2024 Strata Riesling reflects what vigneron Belinda Thomson describes as “one of the best seasons seen at Crawford River in years.”

Previously known as the Young Vines Riesling, the Strata comes from a block planted in 2000/01. The vineyard’s loam-rich soils over a limestone base lend this wine an open, expressive style. Designed to be fresh and approachable, the now-mature vines add an extra layer of depth and complexity.

The 2024 vintage bursts with aromas of white florals, stone fruit, and a hint of musk. On the palate, it’s crisp and finely textured, with a chalky minerality and a refreshing finish that lingers. This is Riesling made to enjoy now, but it has enough structure to reward a little patience.

From one of the country’s most iconic producers, the 2024 Strata Riesling is a perfect balance of elegance and drinkability.

95 points
"From a block planted in '00/'01 on loam-dominant soils. A very bright green gold. Aromatic with classic citrus fruits together with some white peach, ripe pear, orange blossom and jasmine. Mouth-wateringly juicy and delicious with an underlying, fine vein of acidity. It's super now and will continue to be so for quite some time. Yum."
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

"The 2023/24 season provided excellent growing conditions, resulting in wines with great purity and definition. It was a dream vintage for vignerons and one of the best seen at Crawford River in years."
- Belinda Thomson