Leasingham Classic Clare Valley Riesling 2008

Clare Valley

/ 5 ( reviews)

James Halliday, 2020
Jancis Robinson, 2020
Royal Hobart Wine Show, 2020
Royal Queensland Wine Show, 2020
Brisbane Wine Show, 2020
Royal Hobart Wine Show, 2020
Clare Valley Wine Show, 2020
Clear Image Labels, 2020
Jim Barry, 2020

With 7 Trophies and 9 Golds under its belt, you could say that this dry Aussie Riesling is a bit of a superstar. It's from an iconic century-old winery in Clare Valley, top region for this grape. The 2008 is still brimful with racy lime minerality.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Intense and poised with racy lime, apple, elegant yet with weight

Aroma

Pure lime, green apple, stony minerality, creamy lees hints

Leasingham Classic Clare Valley Riesling 2008

More information

White - Very Dry
Riesling
Australia
Pale gold

12.0% ABV
9.0 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2025

Leasingham is one of the great legands of Australian wine. They were founded in 1893, but only started planting Riesling in the Clare Valley after WW2. That wasn't the norm back then - red grapes such as Cabernet and Shiraz were usual. Grapes for the Leasingham Classic are nearly all from a one-hectare parcel in this premium, cooler climate region, all of it planted on red loam over slate. This unique soil brings out the purity and freshness in the wine which, judging by this 2008's array of awards and youthful character, ensure they age well. It was a top vintage too. Showing more complexity now but still very fresh, the 2008 white has pure lime, green apple fruit and minerality, with honeyed notes stealing in. A top partner with seafood.

"Concentrated lime with hints of lemon blossom, appealing spicy, zesty and citrus flavours" Leasingham Winemaker