Dead Man Walking Eden Valley Riesling 2024 by First Drop Wines from South Australia’s Eden Valley is a bright, zesty riesling that absolutely crackles with cool‑climate energy in the glass. This Dead Man Walking Riesling 2024 opens with lime zest, lemon juice, crunchy green apple and jasmine, wrapped in a stony, slate‑like mineral edge that feels pure and racy.

The palate is light, dry and tightly focused, packed with lime cordial, pink grapefruit and green apple sorbet, driven by mouth‑watering natural acidity that keeps everything precise and refreshing. There is just enough mid‑palate weight and gentle talc‑like texture to soften the angles, without losing that signature Eden Valley line. Drink it young for its electric citrus profile, or let it develop gentle toast and honey with a few years in the cellar.

Food‑wise, it is a go‑to with Sydney rock oysters, prawn cocktails, fish and chips, Thai salads or fresh Vietnamese rolls, where the acidity slices through salt, chilli and oil. It is equally at home with pork belly, schnitzel, grilled whiting or a simple goat’s cheese and herb salad, making it an incredibly versatile dry riesling for summer lunches and smart weeknights.