2026 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling 750ml

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Overview

The 2026 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling is an ultra-refined dry Riesling from High Eden, one of Eden Valley's most highly regarded sub-regions. Sourced from three small family-owned vineyards, No.12 captures Flaxman Valley's intense perfume, crystalline acidity and fine mineral drive.

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.

The 2026 No.12 was harvested from three small family-owned vineyards in Flaxman Valley, High Eden. For the first time, this release is an equal blend of all three vineyards, balancing the unique characters of each site while expressing the elegance and precision of the sub-region.

Product Highlights

• Dry Flaxman Valley Riesling from Rieslingfreak's No.12 series.
• Sourced from three small family-owned High Eden vineyards.
• Equal blend of all three vineyards for the first time.
• Very low residual sugar at 0.35g/L, balanced by 9.5g/L total acidity.
• Rieslingfreak is a Certified Wine Business Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intensely perfumed with Kaffir lime, kiwifruit, dragonfruit and rose petals, supported by ground limestone and wet-slate minerality.

Palate

Ultra-refined and delicate, with a satiny texture wrapped around crackling acidity. Yuzu, finger lime and fresh quince meet flinty mineral detail.

Finish

Laser-focused, crisp and persistent, with natural acidity bringing length, vibrancy and a sharpened steely edge.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with white fish, burrata with chargrilled zucchini, rouget au fenouil, Sloppy Giuseppe pizza and Waterloo cheese.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy young for perfume and precision, or cellar for further High Eden 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.12 is the Flaxman Valley expression, focused on perfume, mineral tension and driving acidity.

Specifications

• Producer: Rieslingfreak
• Vintage: 2026
• Country: Australia
• Region: Flaxman Valley, High Eden, South Australia
• Grape Variety: Riesling
• Wine Style: White Wine - Green and Flinty
• Alcohol: 11.4%
• pH: 2.81
• Total Acidity: 9.5g/L
• Residual Sugar: 0.35g/L
• Bottle Size: 750ml