‘A bloke came up to me at a tasting recently and said, “I remember the first time I had Polish Hill – I’ve had a lot of wine since, but it’s always stuck in my mind.” It was a really moving moment – that’s the dream, to be involved with something like that.’
Jeffrey Grosset's wines don't clamor, shout or stamp. They prefer to have a conversation with you. There is a sense of focus, precision and enduring vitality to these more cerebral creations. Since laying down his mark in the Clare Valley in 1981, he has steered for Riesling that one will remember, more so than one idly sipped on. James Halliday put it perfectly when describing the man as he who 'wears the unchallenged mantle of Australia’s foremost riesling maker.' As always come the start of spring, we're delighted to have received our allocation of his latest creations - including the 2026 expressions of annual favourites like the Alea, Springvale and, of course, the Polish Hill (regarded as the most collected riesling in the country!)
These remain benchmarks for all the right reasons; aromatic persistence, steely throughline, and chalk minerality married with fleshy final flicks of lemongrass, citric pith and white pepper. Jeffrey and co. are famously strict on organic organic and biodynamic viticulture, feeling it is the way forward in creating the very best representation of the Clare's warm days and cooling nights - this always comes through in spades. Further on the release is the bright and juicy Apiana Fiano, plush and savoury Nereus Shiraz/Nero d'Avola blend, an impressive first release of their Lenswood Chardonnay(a counterpart to the Piccadilly from previous years), and the multi-layered Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc blend. All available now in limited amounts!
Furthermore, join us this Saturday 5th between 12 and 2pm to try them all; each one a terrific education in varietal style and the singular sense of temperament Jeffrey deftly imbues. What a perfect way to celebrate the start of spring!
Alea Riesling 2026 -
Available for $50
// Certified Organic & Biodynamic
"Riesling grown biodynamically at Grosset Rockwood Vineyard (Watervale sub-region), established in 2001 (25 years old). Hand harvested with no fining. This 300-metre corridor of hard red rock, with poor orange-red topsoil, seemed an unlikely home for riesling. I believed in its potential despite not really knowing what to expect. In this case, a more European winemaking approach has brought out the best expression. Pretty and floral on the nose, this seventeenth vintage from Rockwood Vineyard showcases the European-style expression, a subtle yet enticing generosity. Kaffir lime and pink grapefruit emerge with elegant citrus purity. Delicious and textural, balanced by a building crispness through the finish." - Winemaker Notes
Apiana Fiano 2025 -
Available for $50
// Certified Organic & Biodynamic
"Riotously intense with waves of lively beeswax perfume, this extraordinary Fiano shows powerful aromatics and lingering intensity. Specific Campanian clones grown on poor soils at Rockwood Vineyard deliver candied honey complexity through the mid-palate, finishing intense, dry and long. This ancient variety, known to the Romans as Apiana for its ability to attract bees, reveals layers of compelling complexity in our Clare Valley expression." - Winemaker Notes
"Light bright yellow colour; lifted herbal aromas suggesting sauvignon blanc, the palate light and fresh with good focus and intensity, fresh herbs and a suggestion of honey, fairly straightforward on the day and will certainly build some complexity with time. The finish is refreshingly clean, dry and balanced. Nice now and has potential." - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Nereus Shiraz/Nero Blend 2024 -
Available for $56
// Certified Organic & Biodynamic
55% Shiraz and 45% Nero d'Avola
"The 2024 Nereus comprises a blend of Shiraz and Nero d'Avola and is typically perfumed with rose petals and raspberry compote, graphite, asphalt and blueberries. In the mouth, the wine is plush, silky and vibrant. The tannins are weighted to the back palate. The front feels silky and almost slippery, while the finish is structural and savory. This is very good." - 94 Points, Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"Bright deep purple colour with a white pepper, clove, broken slate, new leather and graphite bouquet, the palate incisive and intense, with piercing acid/tannin astringency that suggests it needs more time and bodes well for the future. An elegant and well balanced wine, framed with vital tannins." - 94 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Springvale Riesling 2026 -
Available for $59
// Certified Organic & Biodynamic
"Riesling grown biodynamically at Grosset Springvale Vineyard (Watervale sub-region), established in 2001 (25 years old). Hand harvested, free run juice, with no fining. This site has surprised me. I chose it as a typical, if cooler, Watervale site, thin red loam over limestone. Only years later did the vines’ roots reach ancient slate bedrock beneath; a possible explanation for the minerality evident in recent releases. Lifted, elegant intensity with quintessential Watervale character – lime blossom, lemon and lime citrus, with minerality most likely from roots reaching slate. Balanced lime pith and brightness deliver structure, carrying to a persistent finish. Biodynamic farming nurtured near-oasis conditions, delivering grapes from limestone and slate. The result: generosity and elegance." - Winemaker Notes
"Lime, white flowers, cut fennel, green cardamom, a light spicy note. Quite juicy, but there’s also a light chalky grip here, white pepper and apple cucumber coolness, lime rind, a little quinine bite and perfume on a finish of excellent length. It’s a delicious wine, and quite approachable now for my tastes, though of course it will age surely too." - 95 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
Polish Hill Riesling 2026 -
Available for $85
Also available in magnum format for $199
// Certified Organic & Biodynamic
"Riesling grown biodynamically at Grosset Polish Hill Vineyard (Polish Hill River sub-region), established in 1996 (30 years old). Hand harvested, free run juice, with no fining. Planted on unyielding hard rock (slate), the site has always demanded hand-working and patience to match. The vines have responded by becoming more resilient and the grapes more expressive, both evident in this release. Wonderfully aromatic and intensely fragrant with lifted lime blossom and the smell of slate. Full-throttle power meets the vineyard’s finesse. Intense lime drives the mid-palate with precision, supported by chalky minerality and bone-dry structure. Persistent length reveals citrus complexity. Bright, captivating in youth, yet balanced with backbone to age gracefully." - Winemaker Notes
"Pink grapefruit, fresh lime, aniseed, thyme and assorted herbs, with something of a violet and lavender perfume. This is very stony and strict, a little grainy grip, light but intense with lime zest and perfume on a tight quinine-laced finish of excellent length. A classic vintage for this wine. Cool but perfectly formed." - 96 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
Lenswood Chardonnay 2025 -
Avaiable for $99
// Certified Organic & Biodynamic
"You can almost hear this wine purr. It tastes of pears, grapefruit, cashews and cedar; it builds texture, power and flavour into an elegant frame; it has that extra emphasis through the finish to reinforce its overall quality. This is both a refined chardonnay and a luxurious one." - 95 Points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
"This has all the hallmarks of great chardonnay in a more delicate and pure vein. It's redolent of flint and wisps of struck match, red apple, lime juice, lemongrass, faint marzipan and brioche, with touches of green almond and hazelnut in tow. Very energetic and racy on the palate, yet a touch glossy, too. Exceptional in length and persistence, with distinct floral notes lifting the wine. Sleek and elegant is the message." - 95 Points, Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion
Gaia Cabernet Blend 2024 -
Avaiable for $109
// Certified Organic & Biodynamic
84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc
"Very deep, bright purple colour that stains the glass; the aroma is fiercely intense, mulberry, cassis and blueberry to the fore, proudly fruit-driven and bold with primary fruit bursting from the glass. The intensity, concentration and precision are all evident in the mouth as well, with extreme depth and penetration, the energy of the wine obvious at every turn. It's jumping out of its skin, and will age superbly. This wine oozes class." - 98 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
"Blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, cigar box, floral/violet perfume, a little nougat richness. It’s medium-bodied, has crunch and energy, a cool cranberry feel to acidity, a graphite/pencil grip to tannin, tobacco, red and black fruits, with a crisp finish of superb length. This is a great expression of Cabernet. So very good. Brilliant, in all definitions of the word." - 96 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
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