{"product_id":"2026-rieslingfreak-no-12-flaxman-valley-riesling-750ml","title":"2026 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry Flaxman Valley Riesling from Rieslingfreak's No.12 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSourced from three small family-owned High Eden vineyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEqual blend of all three vineyards for the first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery low residual sugar at 0.35g\/L, balanced by 9.5g\/L total acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRieslingfreak is a Certified Wine Business Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely perfumed with Kaffir lime, kiwifruit, dragonfruit and rose petals, supported by ground limestone and wet-slate minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-refined and delicate, with a satiny texture wrapped around crackling acidity. Yuzu, finger lime and fresh quince meet flinty mineral detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaser-focused, crisp and persistent, with natural acidity bringing length, vibrancy and a sharpened steely edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with white fish, burrata with chargrilled zucchini, rouget au fenouil, Sloppy Giuseppe pizza and Waterloo cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy young for perfume and precision, or cellar for further High Eden Riesling complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Rieslingfreak\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Rieslingfreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Flaxman Valley, High Eden, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine Style: White Wine - Green and Flinty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 11.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH: 2.81\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal Acidity: 9.5g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 0.35g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52320831930670,"sku":"4985083494","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2026_Rieslingfreak_No.12_Flaxman_Valley_Riesling_shopify.jpg?v=1784270864","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2026-rieslingfreak-no-12-flaxman-valley-riesling-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}