{"product_id":"2026-rieslingfreak-no-5-clare-valley-off-dry-riesling-750ml","title":"2026 Rieslingfreak No.5 Clare Valley Off Dry 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.5 Clare Valley Off Dry Riesling is a beautifully balanced expression from the Hughes family vineyard at White Hutt. Made in an off-dry style, No.5 combines natural sweetness, electric acidity and generous Clare Valley fruit in a precise, refreshing and food-friendly Riesling.\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 quality, producing Rieslings of purity, elegance and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.5 is harvested from a specific block of the family vineyard at White Hutt, just north of Clare. The site has grey clay over limestone, with vines planted east-west. This block retains high natural acidity and produces fruit ideally suited to Rieslingfreak's off-dry style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOff-dry Clare Valley Riesling from Rieslingfreak's No.5 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSourced from the Hughes family vineyard at White Hutt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrey clay over limestone soils with high natural acid retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidual sugar 13.75g\/L balanced by 9.6g\/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\u003eSweet red apple, white peach and mandarin, lifted by orange blossom and honeysuckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLusciously flavoured with apple crisp, apricot delight and fresh nectarine, balanced by a sherbet-like line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp, clean and refreshing, with natural sweetness adding mid-palate richness while bright acidity gives length and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with white fish, chicken satay, jamon de pato, spaghetti with sea urchin and Pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy young for its fruit purity and vibrant off-dry balance, 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. No.5 is the Clare Valley off-dry expression, built around fruit generosity, sweetness and acidity in 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\u003eSweetness: Off-dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 10.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH: 2.65\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal Acidity: 9.6g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 13.75g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52320823705902,"sku":"8645217972","price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2026_Rieslingfreak_No.5_Clare_Valley_Off_Dry_Riesling_shopify.jpg?v=1784269858","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2026-rieslingfreak-no-5-clare-valley-off-dry-riesling-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}