2026 Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare Valley Riesling 750ml

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Overview

The 2026 Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare Valley Riesling is a pure, expressive and fruit-driven dry Riesling from the Hughes family vineyard at White Hutt, just north of Clare. Grown on classic Terra Rossa soils, No.3 is known for generous Clare Valley fruit, bright citrus intensity and a long, crisp finish.

Vintage & Winemaking

The 2026 vintage began four weeks later than 2025, following a season of delayed flowering, slow ripening and careful vineyard management. Although almost 90mm of rain fell in 48 hours shortly after harvest began, quick work in the vineyard and winery preserved fruit quality, resulting in some of the purest Riesling expressions Rieslingfreak has produced.

No.3 is harvested primarily from the family vineyard at White Hutt in the Clare Valley. The vines grow on heavy red clay soils rich in nutrients, with strong water-holding capacity. These Terra Rossa soils contribute to the rich flavours and generous palate weight that define this wine.

Product Highlights

• Dry Clare Valley Riesling from Rieslingfreak's No.3 series.
• Sourced primarily from the Hughes family vineyard at White Hutt.
• Classic Terra Rossa soils give richness, fruit intensity and palate weight.
• Very low residual sugar at 0.83g/L, balanced by crisp natural acidity.
• Rieslingfreak is a Certified Wine Business Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Richly seductive aromas of Meyer lemon, tangelo and fresh nectarine.

Palate

Zesty citrus-driven flavours of lemon and pink grapefruit are complemented by rockmelon, guava and papaya. The palate is generous yet delicate, carried by a tight line of crisp acidity.

Finish

Long, vibrant and zesty, with excellent purity and Clare Valley drive.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with white fish, salt and chilli squid, sweetcorn soup with crab, chicken yaki soba and Waterloo cheese.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy young for its citrus purity and freshness, 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. The No.3 is the classic Clare Valley expression, built around fruit generosity, acidity and balance.

Specifications

• Producer: Rieslingfreak
• Vintage: 2026
• Country: Australia
• Region: Clare Valley, South Australia
• Vineyard: White Hutt
• Grape Variety: Riesling
• Wine Style: White Wine - Green and Flinty
• Alcohol: 10.9%
• pH: 2.73
• Total Acidity: 8.8g/L
• Residual Sugar: 0.83g/L
• Bottle Size: 750ml