{"product_id":"2026-rieslingfreak-no-3-clare-valley-riesling-750ml","title":"2026 Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare 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.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry Clare Valley Riesling from Rieslingfreak's No.3 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSourced primarily from the Hughes family vineyard at White Hutt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassic Terra Rossa soils give richness, fruit intensity and palate weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery low residual sugar at 0.83g\/L, balanced by crisp natural 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\u003eRichly seductive aromas of Meyer lemon, tangelo and fresh nectarine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZesty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, vibrant and zesty, with excellent purity and Clare Valley drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with white fish, salt and chilli squid, sweetcorn soup with crab, chicken yaki soba and Waterloo cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy young for its citrus purity and freshness, or cellar for further 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. The No.3 is the classic Clare Valley expression, built around fruit generosity, acidity and balance.\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: Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVineyard: White Hutt\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: 10.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH: 2.73\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal Acidity: 8.8g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 0.83g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52320756695342,"sku":"6470136559","price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2026_Rieslingfreak_No.3_Clare_Valley_Riesling_shopify.jpg?v=1784268356","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2026-rieslingfreak-no-3-clare-valley-riesling-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}