At a glance

Producer

Grosset

Region

Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Delicate

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

AUD $70-100 (USD $48-68)

Tasting profile

Tightly coiled lime, grapefruit pith, subtle florals, intense mineral/saline (slate), razor-sharp acidity, dry and linear.

Evolution: Through 3-12 years, expect development of toast, lanolin, subtle honey and secondary kerosene/petrol notes. Acidity moderates, mouthfeel fills out.

At peak: 2029-2035: seamless integration of fruit and complexity, tertiary notes emerge, classic balance of Clare Valley Polish Hill Riesling.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

12-13% ABV

Aging potential

12-18 years; very high for Riesling

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2042

Optimal window

2027 to 2045

Current status

Recently released, will benefit from aging

Current condition

Youthful, highly acidic, tightly wound; classic primary fruit on release

Grosset Polish Hill is from a distinguished single site with poor, slate-rich soils, giving the wine remarkable structure and longevity. Its strong acidity and low pH make the wine exceptionally age-worthy, rivaling the best German Rieslings. Its peak is marked by balance of fruit and complex secondary/tertiary development.

Food pairing

Best with fresh oysters, sashimi, grilled scallops, Thai salads, goats cheese, or lightly spiced seafood. Can pair with poultry dishes or pork as it ages.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Dry-grown vineyards to conserve water; minimal/organic sprays; solar-powered winery; 100% own vineyards, no purchased fruit; hand-harvested; native vegetation restoration; lightweight glass bottles; closed-loop water management; recycled packaging.

Jeffrey Grosset's estate is a globally recognized sustainability leader. Certified organic since the late 2000s, using dry-farming, solar electricity, closed-loop water reuse, and biodiverse habitat restoration, with a commitment to 100% estate-only fruit. Grosset avoids chemical use, redistributes packaging waste, and actively invests in sustainable technology. Carbon emissions are low locally but increase with export, mitigated by sustainable logistics. Environmental, social, and economic sustainability considered exemplary for a premium producer in Australia.