2025 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling

A powerful and precise Eden Valley Riesling — intensely concentrated with electric acidity and striking mineral purity

95 Points – The Wine Front | 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – Vinous

Eden Valley, SA
$40 a bottle

Intense • Mineral • High-Altitude Riesling

“A powerful and precise Eden Valley Riesling — intensely concentrated with electric acidity and striking mineral purity.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with green hues — bright, youthful and vibrant.

Aroma:
Highly lifted and expressive with:
• lime juice and citrus zest
• green apple and kaffir lime
• floral lift and subtle spice
• wet stone and mineral notes
Aromatic intensity with hallmark Eden Valley purity.

Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with incredible tension and drive.
Expect layers of:
• pure citrus fruit
• lime, lemon and green apple
• striking mineral backbone
• racy, high natural acidity
• precise, linear structure
A tightly wound Riesling delivering intensity, clarity and balance.

Finish:
Long, dry and mineral with lingering citrus and vibrant acidity.

Critical Acclaim

• 95pts – The Wine Front
“Powerful, precise and beautifully structured.”

• 95pts – Halliday Wine Companion
“A refined and expressive Riesling with purity and drive.”

• 95pts – Vinous
“Focused, mineral and impressively balanced.”

About the Wine

Rieslingfreak is one of Australia’s leading Riesling specialists, producing site-driven wines that showcase the diversity of the variety.

The Flaxman Valley vineyard in Eden Valley is known for:
• high altitude
• cool climate conditions
• intense flavour development
• exceptional natural acidity

Food Pairings

• Fresh seafood
• Sushi and sashimi
• Spicy Asian cuisine
• Pork dishes
• Soft cheeses

Why We Love It

This is serious Eden Valley Riesling — intense, mineral and built to age.

At $40, it delivers outstanding value for a wine of this quality and critical acclaim.

A must-have for Riesling lovers and anyone chasing precision and purity in a glass.