At a glance

Producer

Grosset

Region

Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$45-70 USD

Tasting profile

Electric acidity, lime, crushed slate, white florals, lemon zest, and subtle spice.

Evolution: Will develop honey, toast, lanolin, and petrol notes with age; texture will gain weight.

At peak: Profoundly mineral, complex, with intense citrus and signature Clare Valley purity balanced by bottle-aged richness.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Low to Moderate (12.5%)

Aging potential

Exceptional for dry Riesling; 20+ years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2054

Optimal window

2022 to 2057

Current status

Entering peak; will evolve positively for years

Current condition

Structured, youthful, with emerging complexity and vibrancy

Grosset Polish Hill is globally recognized among the greatest age-worthy dry Rieslings, due to its high acidity, low pH, and concentration. 2017 was a classic, cool vintage for Clare Valley Riesling, contributing further to longevity. Like top German Rieslings, these wines often improve for 15-25 years or more.

Food pairing

Oysters, sashimi, grilled prawns, Thai green curry, pork schnitzel, goat cheese, Vietnamese spring rolls, salt-baked fish.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Organic viticulture since 2019 (transition prior), minimal intervention, native vegetation corridors, non-irrigated vineyards (dry farming where possible), solar energy initiatives, lightweight bottles, recycled cardboard packaging.

Jeffrey Grosset is widely recognized for his environmental leadership in Australian wine. The Polish Hill vineyard has been managed organically since the 2010s, with the estate certified since 2019 (transition began earlier). Natural pest management, composting, solar energy, and low-impact packaging are all part of the winery ethos. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification further underscores strong practices. Glass is lightweight and transport is mindful, but international exports necessarily add emissions compared to local consumption. Overall, Grosset is best-in-class for environmental responsibility among Clare Valley and wider Australian fine wine producers.