2023 Lethbridge Dr Nadeson Riesling

A breathtakingly pure and precisely structured Geelong Riesling — pale straw and luminous, with lime zest, green apple and citrus blossom intensity, extraordinary mineral precision and the cool-climate tension, fresh acidity and age-worthiness that makes Dr Nadeson one of Lethbridge's most personally significant and celebrated wine expressions.

Dr Nadeson — named after Ray Nadeson himself, the founder and winemaker of Lethbridge. A Riesling bearing the winemaker's own name is a statement of profound personal pride and confidence. From one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic boutique producers. 97 points and extraordinary value at $42.

97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Geelong, VIC

$42 a bottle
Dr Nadeson • Riesling • Lethbridge • Geelong

"Dr Nadeson — named after Ray Nadeson himself. A Riesling bearing the winemaker's own name is a statement of profound personal pride and confidence — 97 points and extraordinary value at $42."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with brilliant clarity and hints of green — luminous, pure and inviting.

Aroma:
Pure and extraordinarily complex with:

• lime zest and green apple
• citrus blossom and white flowers
• stone fruit and subtle honey
• extraordinary mineral precision and the cool-climate tension of Geelong

Geelong Riesling of world-class aromatic purity — the lime intensity and mineral precision of the variety at its most pure and expressive, with the cool-climate tension and floral intensity that defines great Dr Nadeson Riesling.

Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and excellent balance.
Expect layers of:

• lime, lemon and green apple
• citrus blossom and stone fruit
• white pepper and subtle honey
• extraordinary mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• crisp acidity delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length

The wine delivers lime purity with mineral precision, combining Ray Nadeson's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with the Geelong region's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the mineral tension that defines great Lethbridge Riesling.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering lime zest, citrus blossom and the extraordinary mineral precision that defines great cool-climate Riesling.

Critical Acclaim

97pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Lethbridge Dr Nadeson Riesling

Lethbridge is one of the Geelong region's most celebrated and respected boutique producers, founded by Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis — biodynamic pioneers in Australian wine. Dr Nadeson is the most personally significant wine in the Lethbridge range — named after Ray Nadeson himself, a statement of profound personal pride and confidence in the quality of Geelong Riesling. At 97 points and $42, it is one of the most extraordinary value propositions in Australian white wine — world-class Riesling quality at an exceptional everyday price. Alongside the 96-point Allegra Chardonnay, the 96-point Vaughan Pinot Gris and the 2013 Allegra museum release, the Dr Nadeson Riesling demonstrates the extraordinary breadth and quality of Lethbridge's biodynamic single-vineyard programme.

It represents:

• breathtakingly pure Geelong Riesling from one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic boutique producers — named after the winemaker himself
• Ray Nadeson's most personally significant wine expression — 97 points and a statement of profound pride in Geelong Riesling
• one of the great value propositions in Australian white wine — 97-point quality at $42

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Riesling
• Region: Geelong, VIC
• Producer: Lethbridge
• Winemaker: Ray Nadeson
• Style: Biodynamic, minimal intervention
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2038 (will develop beautifully with age)

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and seafood
• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Spicy dishes
• Soft and fresh cheeses
• As an aperitif

Why We Love It

This is breathtakingly pure, precisely structured Geelong Riesling from one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic boutique producers — named after the winemaker himself, a statement of profound personal pride.
At $42, it delivers 97-point Halliday quality and one of the great value propositions in Australian white wine.

An essential acquisition for lovers of pure, mineral-driven Riesling and the finest Geelong white wine. Drink now or cellar for extraordinary complexity to come.