Mr Mick Riesling 2024 from Tim Adams Wines in South Australia’s Clare Valley is a pristine, great value Riesling made only from free run juice, reflecting the classic “Bin 5” Clare style with a splash of fruit sweetness to flesh out the mid palate. It opens with generous lemon and lime juice, lavender perfume and orange blossom, giving a bright yet gently floral nose.

The palate is crisp and pure, with intense lemon, lime and soft citrus supported by just enough residual sweetness to balance the natural Clare acidity, creating a wine that is dry in feel but cushioned, long and very drinkable. At 11.5 percent alcohol it is light on its feet yet packed with flavour, and the 2024 vintage has already been hailed as outstanding for Riesling in Clare.

Mr Mick Riesling 2024 is best enjoyed now with fresh seafood, oysters, fish and chips, Thai salads or light, spicy Asian dishes, where its citrus drive, touch of sweetness and chalky, mineral edge can really shine. With 95 points and a gold medal at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge, it is one of the best value Aussie Rieslings on shelves.