The 2025 Vickery Watervale Riesling is a beautifully expressive white wine that honors the winemaking blueprint of the late John Vickery, widely regarded as the master of Australian Riesling. Sourced from five celebrated heritage blocks across the sub-region, this pristine release captures all the signature purity and zesty energy of a classic, dry Watervale vintage.
- Aromas: Kaffir lime, grapefruit peel, meadow blossoms, and wet stone.
- Palate: Green apple, lemon curd, juicy citrus, and flinty minerality.
- Style: Bone-dry, vibrant, and refreshing with a sharp acid line.
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Winemaking: Cool-fermented in stainless steel using early pressings for texture.
- Food Pairing: Freshly shucked oysters, kingfish ceviche, or spicy Southeast Asian salads.
This release isn't just wine—it’s a masterclass in Watervale tension, delivering that raw, electric, low-altitude power and uncompromised craftsmanship that routinely puts Old World whites to shame.
Vickery Wines
If there is one name synonymous with Australian Riesling, it is John Vickery. Beginning with the iconic Leo Buring Riesling in 1955, John helped redefine Australian Riesling, championing the potential of Eden Valley and Watervale to produce dry wines of purity, longevity and strong regional character. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, he pioneered many of the techniques now fundamental to premium Riesling production, including cool fermentation, gentle fruit handling and the early adoption of screw caps.
Today, Vickery Wines continues that remarkable legacy in partnership with winemaker Phil Lehmann, sourcing fruit from exceptional vineyards across Eden Valley and Watervale. The result is a collection of Rieslings that reflect John's lifetime of knowledge, precision and uncompromising pursuit of quality — recognised by more than 50 trophies and 400 gold medals throughout his career.
