96 Points | Gold Medal - 2025 Cairns Wine Show Jim Barry's Watervale Riesling has firmly established itself as one of Australia's best value and most popular Rieslings. Crafted from grapes grown on the Florita vineyard in Watervale; a sub-region of the Clare Valley renowned for the quality of its Riesling. Representing the 52nd consecutive vintage release of this wine, the 2025 Jim Barry Watervale Riesling has been a star performer on the recent wine show circuit. Collecting a 96 Point Gold Medal at the 2025 Cairns Wine Show, it was also awarded a gold medal at The Royal Queensland Wine Awards and the Cowra Wine Show. Opening with the classic aromatics of zesty lime / lemon and jasmine florals notes leaping from the glass. The palate is spritely and energetic, with generous lime, lemon and white peach flesh flavours. A wine of impressive vibrancy and length, this offers exceptional value-for-money at this limited time discounted price. "First released in 1974, this wine delivers archetypal Clare Valley riesling at a great price, year in, year out. This latest release ticks all the boxes and is a gloriously drinkable riesling that performs well now and will also cellar beautifully for another 7-10 years. And all this for a touch more than a ‘lobster’ ($20). Bright and lively, youthful in the glass. Pretty aromas of lemon rind, white flowers, bath salts and wet stone. Juicy, generously flavoured and with a lovely core of citrus and just-ripe stone fruit. The acidity is crunchy and punchy and there’s just a tickle of phenolics bringing some grip and texture. Great value. 92 Points. Screwcap"- Aaron Brasher, The Real Review.
