2026 Rieslingfreak No.2 Polish Hill River Riesling 750ml

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Overview

The 2026 Rieslingfreak No.2 Polish Hill River Riesling is a precise, mineral-driven dry Riesling from one of the Clare Valley's most distinctive sub-regions. Sourced from the Jaeschke family's Polish Hill River vineyard, No.2 is built around perfume, texture, fine acidity and the taut mineral line that defines the site.

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 quality, producing Rieslings of purity, elegance and poise.

No.2 is sourced from the Polish Hill River vineyard, 5km south-east of Clare. Owned by Rob and Lyn Jaeschke, the vineyard was purchased from Penfolds in 2010 and is planted on grey-brown loam over sandy limestone and shale rock. The Riesling vines are almost 20 years old, planted on 50-year-old rootstock.

Product Highlights

• Dry Polish Hill River Riesling from Rieslingfreak's No.2 series.
• Sourced from the Jaeschke family vineyard south-east of Clare.
• Grey-brown loam over sandy limestone and shale rock.
• Very low residual sugar at 0.30g/L, balanced by 9.8g/L total acidity.
• Rieslingfreak is a Certified Wine Business Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Highly perfumed aromas of Nashi pear, gardenia and yuzu, with hints of passionfruit, papaya and fresh lime juice.

Palate

Crisp yet richly textured, with talc-like minerality and bright flavours of Honeycrisp apple and guava. Subtle richness suggests marzipan, saffron kulfi and almond biscotti.

Finish

Clean, crisp and long, driven by an electric line of acidity and fine Polish Hill River minerality.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with white fish, fresh seafood, salt and chilli squid, crab dishes and lightly spiced Asian dishes.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy young for purity and drive, or cellar for further Polish Hill River 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.2 is the Polish Hill River expression, focused on perfume, minerality and taut acidity.

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
• Alcohol: 10.8%
• pH: 2.61
• Total Acidity: 9.8g/L
• Residual Sugar: 0.30g/L
• Bottle Size: 750ml