The 2026 Swinney Riesling is a vibrant and finely detailed Frankland River white sourced from two of Swinney’s oldest Riesling blocks in the Powderbark vineyard. The organically farmed, dry-grown vines benefit from careful canopy management and shade cloth, helping preserve freshness and aromatic purity. The wine shows juicy lemon, candied lime and fresh mandarin alongside subtle brine and talc-like mineral notes, giving it both fragrance and a distinctly savoury regional character.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied, energetic and beautifully textured, with striking acidity carrying layers of lemon, lime, mandarin and crisp orchard fruit. The citrus profile is balanced by a fine briny character and chalky, talc-like minerality, while three months resting on lees adds subtle texture without compromising the wine’s clarity or freshness. The palate is focused and mouthwatering rather than austere, with a fine pithy quality adding grip and length. The finish is dry, clean and persistent, leaving lingering citrus, saline and mineral notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Riesling drinkers who enjoy pure, mineral-driven Australian whites with vibrant acidity, generous citrus fruit and a savoury edge. The 2026 vintage is particularly expressive when young, but its acidity, concentration and mineral structure should allow it to develop additional citrus and savoury complexity in bottle. Best enjoyed over the next 5–10 years. Serve chilled with oysters, kingfish crudo, seared scallops, grilled whiting with lemon and herbs, Vietnamese green papaya salad, or lightly spiced Thai seafood.
