The 2024 Seppeltsfield Watervale Single Vineyard Riesling is a finely detailed Clare Valley Riesling sourced from the historic Carlsfield vineyard in Watervale, home to vines dating back more than 90 years. Grown at elevations of 380–400 metres on limestone and slate-influenced soils, the wine reflects the classic Watervale style with purity, mineral tension and bright citrus definition. The nose is lifted and precise, revealing aromas of lime zest, grapefruit, citrus blossom and green apple alongside delicate floral notes and crushed stone minerality.
On the palate, it is light-bodied with vibrant acidity and a tightly focused structure that carries freshness and length through the wine. Flavours of fresh lime, lemon peel and citrus pith are supported by subtle chalky minerality and a clean saline edge, while cool stainless steel fermentation preserves the wine’s aromatic purity and precision. The finish is dry, crisp and persistent with excellent balance and linear drive, showing the hallmark restraint and aging potential associated with premium Clare Valley Riesling.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this Watervale Riesling is an excellent choice for customers who enjoy classic Australian Riesling with bright citrus intensity, mineral structure and long cellaring potential. Particularly well suited to freshly shucked oysters, sashimi, grilled prawns or spicy Asian-style dishes where the acidity and freshness can shine. Drinking beautifully now for its youthful citrus profile, though careful cellaring over the next 10–15 years will allow additional toast, honey and bottle-aged complexity to emerge.
