The late John Vickery was acknowledged as one of the masters of Australian Riesling and a driving force behind the evolution of this ever-popular varietal. In an illustrious career spanning over fifty years, he oversaw Riesling at Leo Buring in the 1960's and 70's, then at Richmond Grove in the 1990's and 2000's. Vickery's own label was established in 2014, with a pair of Rieslings from Watervale (Clare Valley) and Eden Valley (Barossa). Not surprisingly, these quickly established a reputation as among the finest made in Australia.
The 2023 Vickery Eden Valley Riesling is beautifully perfumed with classic notes of honeyed blossom, citrus curd and fresh lime. A wine that showcases the purity of Riesling, the palate is powerful yet elegant with subtle tones of citrus and stone fruit. Another wonderful example of Eden Valley Riesling from the team at Vickery.
"Since the brand’s inception in 2014, there have been two rieslings in the Vickery lineup, one from Watervale in the Clare Valley, and one from the Eden Valley, high above the Barossa. This latest vintage of the EV is utterly true to form: a little more austere and restrained than the Watervale, drier tasting (the numbers - alcohol, residual sugar, acidity, pH - are virtually identical), with a powdered dried lime leaf character and green apple crispness. $24"- Max Allen, Australian Financial Review, January 29, 2024.
