The 2025 Mitchell Watervale Riesling is a benchmark Clare Valley Riesling sourced from the renowned Watervale sub-region, where limestone-rich soils and cool nights produce some of Australia’s finest expressions of the variety. Crafted in Mitchell Wines’ traditional low-intervention style first established in the 1970s, the wine highlights purity, precision and remarkable regional character. The exceptional 2025 vintage delivered intense citrus concentration alongside vibrant natural acidity, resulting in a Riesling with both immediate drinkability and outstanding ageing potential.
The nose reveals lime zest, lemon curd and grapefruit layered with white florals, wet slate and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, it is crisp, mineral and beautifully focused with bright citrus acidity and a fine chalky texture that gives the wine both energy and finesse. Layers of kaffir lime, green apple and saline minerality unfold with precision and balance, finishing long, dry and intensely refreshing with classic Watervale purity. Critics praised the wine’s “emphatic regional character” and remarkable freshness, with Halliday awarding 95 points.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2025 Mitchell Watervale Riesling is a classic Clare Valley Riesling — vibrant, mineral and packed with citrus-driven intensity and finesse. Perfect with oysters, sashimi, fresh prawns, Thai dishes or goat’s cheese. Enjoy now for its youthful freshness or cellar confidently through 2040+.
