2024 Adelina Smith Vineyard Polish Hill Riesling

Electric precision and crystalline purity — Clare Valley Riesling redefined. A breathtakingly pure and precisely structured Polish Hill River single-vineyard Riesling — pale straw and luminous, with lime zest, green apple and citrus blossom intensity, extraordinary slate and shale mineral tension and the electric precision, crystalline purity and age-worthiness that makes Polish Hill River one of the most prestigious and distinctive Riesling sub-regions in Australia.

Smith Vineyard — a specific single-vineyard site within the Polish Hill River sub-region of the Clare Valley, sourced from ancient slate and shale soils of extraordinary mineral intensity. From Colin and Jenni McBryde — one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and respected boutique producers. Triple 94–96-point critical acclaim and extraordinary value at $42.

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 94 Points – The Wine Front

Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, SA

$42 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Smith Vineyard • Polish Hill River • Riesling • Adelina • Clare Valley

"Electric precision and crystalline purity — Clare Valley Riesling redefined. Smith Vineyard Polish Hill River — triple 96-point critical acclaim and one of the great value propositions in Australian Riesling."

Tasting Notes

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

Aroma:
Pure and extraordinarily complex with:

• lime zest and green apple — electric and precise
• citrus blossom and white flowers
• slate and shale minerality — the hallmark of great Polish Hill River Riesling
• stone fruit and a touch of honey

Polish Hill River single-vineyard Riesling of world-class aromatic purity — the electric precision and crystalline purity of the ancient slate and shale soils delivering Riesling of extraordinary mineral intensity, lime freshness and cool-climate finesse that rivals the finest German and Great Southern expressions.

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

• lime, lemon and green apple — electric and crystalline
• citrus blossom and stone fruit
• slate, shale and extraordinary mineral tension
• white pepper and subtle honey
• crisp acidity delivering extraordinary electric tension, precision and length

The wine delivers lime purity with crystalline mineral precision, combining Colin and Jenni McBryde's celebrated winemaking with the Smith Vineyard's extraordinary Polish Hill River terroir and the electric slate and shale tension that defines great Adelina Riesling.

Finish:
Clean and precise with lingering lime zest, citrus blossom, slate and the extraordinary crystalline mineral tension that defines great Polish Hill River Riesling.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

96pts – JamesSuckling.com

94pts – The Wine Front

About Adelina Smith Vineyard Polish Hill River

Adelina is one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and respected boutique producers, founded by Colin and Jenni McBryde with a singular focus on expressing the extraordinary terroir of the Clare Valley through minimal-intervention winemaking of the highest quality. Polish Hill River is one of the Clare Valley's most prestigious and distinctive sub-regions — known for its ancient slate and shale soils producing Riesling of extraordinary electric precision, crystalline purity and age-worthiness. Smith Vineyard is a specific single-vineyard site within Polish Hill River — a wine of extraordinary mineral intensity and world-class quality. At triple 94–96-point critical acclaim and $42, it is one of the great value propositions in Australian Riesling.

It represents:

• electric precision and crystalline purity — triple 96-point Polish Hill River single-vineyard Riesling from one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated boutique producers
• Colin and Jenni McBryde's Smith Vineyard expression — ancient slate and shale soils delivering Clare Valley Riesling redefined
• one of the great value propositions in Australian Riesling — triple 94–96-point quality at $42

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Riesling
• Vineyard: Smith Vineyard, Polish Hill River
• Region: Clare Valley, SA
• Producer: Adelina
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2039 (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 electric precision and crystalline purity — Clare Valley Riesling redefined. Triple 94–96-point Polish Hill River single-vineyard Riesling from one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated boutique producers.
At $42, it delivers world-class Riesling quality and one of the great value propositions in Australian wine.

Drink now for electric primary character — or cellar for extraordinary Polish Hill River mineral complexity to come.