Fresh, bright and acidic – riesling comes in many forms and thrives in many Australian regions. The top-rated wines from the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion come predominantly from the Great Southern – including its subregions of Mount Barker, Porongurup
and Frankland River; South Australia's Clare and
Eden valleys tie for second place. This food-friendly wine is delicious and grown from some of the country's oldest vines. Find out more about James Halliday's best riesling of the year below.
Find out more about riesling in our essential guide.
James Halliday on his 2021 Riesling:
2019 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Riesling
Citrus and apple blossom notes are quite special and illuminate the very long palate and aftertaste.
