2024 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 around 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. Wild ferment, time in old oak on its lees adds texture and complexity to what is breathtakingly pure fruit. It's a remarkable thing to drink and ponder over.

One of Australia's most unique Riesling projects and a future classic.

98 points
"A wine to open your eyes to the beauty of riesling from the upper reaches of Beechworth... Acidity shines pure and lively, flavours run deep, and a textural weight gathers. Simply stunning."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)