2025 Rieslingfreak No.8 Polish Hill Schatzkammer Riesling

A treasure of purity and power — Polish Hill Riesling at its most sublime

Crystalline, focused, and beautifully poised — the jewel of Clare Valley Riesling

95 points Halliday Wine Companion 

Exceptional Polish Hill Riesling | Elegance, Purity & Power in Perfect Harmony

“A breathtaking Riesling of crystalline purity and effortless grace — Polish Hill elegance at its absolute peak.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw with green highlights — luminous and youthful.
Aroma: Explosive aromatics of lime zest, citrus blossom, and jasmine, with hints of slate, wet stone, and delicate florals. Pure, lifted, and endlessly inviting.
Palate: Razor-sharp yet beautifully balanced. A thrilling interplay of juicy citrus, talc-like minerality, and subtle sweetness wrapped in mouth-watering acidity.
Finish: Long, focused, and pristine — lingering with flavours of lime pith, white peach, and chalky precision.

Vineyard & Winemaking

Crafted by John Hughes, Australia’s undisputed master of Riesling, the No.8 ‘Schatzkammer’ is sourced from the iconic Polish Hill sub-region of the Clare Valley — a terroir famed for its ancient slate soils and intensely structured wines.

‘Schatzkammer’ translates to “treasure chamber,” a name reserved for wines of rarity and brilliance.
Hand-harvested fruit undergoes a slow, cool fermentation to capture aromatics and retain purity, with minimal intervention ensuring a wine of laser-like focus and natural poise.

This is John Hughes’ crown jewel — a wine that defines the essence of Clare Valley Riesling craftsmanship.

Region

Polish Hill River, Clare Valley (South Australia) — revered for its high-altitude vineyards, slate-rich soils, and powerful, long-lived Rieslings.
The wines from Polish Hill are known for their steely structure, fine minerality, and stunning ability to age gracefully for decades.

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters or scallops with citrus

• Thai green curry or chilli prawns

• Vietnamese summer rolls with lime and herbs

• Pork belly with apple and fennel

• Goat cheese or triple-cream Brie

Why We Love It

The 2025 Rieslingfreak No.8 Polish Hill ‘Schatzkammer’ is a masterpiece of precision and balance — vibrant, textural, and unforgettable.
It’s a Riesling that transcends category: a wine of purity, detail, and quiet power that will evolve beautifully over time.

This is John Hughes’ most refined expression of Polish Hill terroir — a wine for collectors, connoisseurs, and true lovers of Riesling elegance.

Electric. Elegant. Eternal.
The 2025 Rieslingfreak No.8 Polish Hill Schatzkammer Riesling captures the soul of Clare Valley Riesling — pure, powerful, and profoundly beautiful.