2026 Rieslingfreak No.8 Polish Hill River Schatzkammer Riesling 750ml

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Overview

The 2026 Rieslingfreak No.8 Polish Hill River Schatzkammer Riesling is a low-alcohol, finely balanced sweet Riesling from a tiny 0.4 hectare parcel in Polish Hill River. Built around succulent residual sweetness, crackling acidity and citrus purity, it captures Rieslingfreak's precision with this distinctive style.

Vintage & Winemaking

The 2026 vintage began four weeks later than 2025, following delayed flowering, slow ripening and careful vineyard management. Although almost 90mm of rain fell in 48 hours shortly after harvest began, quick work from growers and the winery preserved fruit quality, producing Rieslings of purity, elegance and poise.

No.8 is sourced from Riesling Block D6 in the Polish Hill River vineyard, 5km south-east of Clare. Owned by Rob and Lyn Jaeschke, the vineyard sits on grey-brown loam over sandy limestone and shale rock. The selected block is a tiny 0.4 hectare planting in a small gully, with vines around 20 years old on 44-year-old rootstock.

Product Highlights

• Low-alcohol Polish Hill River Schatzkammer Riesling from Rieslingfreak.
• Sourced from a tiny 0.4 hectare Block D6 parcel.
• Sweet Riesling style balanced by intense natural acidity.
• Residual sugar 34.02g/L with 11.7g/L total acidity.
• Rieslingfreak is a Certified Wine Business Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweetly scented aromas of lemon sherbet, guava and hibiscus.

Palate

Lusciously flavoured with sweet tropical and zesty citrus fruit, flowing across the palate with succulent sweetness.

Finish

Clean, crisp and precise, with electric acidity cutting through the sweetness and driving the finish.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy young for its vivid sweetness and acidity, or cellar for further Riesling complexity.

About Rieslingfreak

Founded by John Hughes in 2009, Rieslingfreak is dedicated entirely to Riesling. Each numbered wine represents a specific region and style, showcasing the diversity of Clare Valley, Polish Hill River, Eden Valley and other South Australian Riesling sites. No.8 Schatzkammer highlights the variety's ability to balance sweetness, acidity and purity with precision.

Specifications

• Producer: Rieslingfreak
• Vintage: 2026
• Country: Australia
• Region: Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, South Australia
• Grape Variety: Riesling
• Wine Style: White Wine - Green and Flinty
• Sweetness: Sweet
• Alcohol: 9.2%
• pH: 2.48
• Total Acidity: 11.7g/L
• Residual Sugar: 34.02g/L
• Bottle Size: 750ml