The Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling 2026 captures the elegance, aromatic purity and fine mineral character that make Eden Valley one of Australia's great Riesling regions.
Sourced from vineyards across Eden Valley's southern ranges, this expressive wine brings together fragrant citrus, delicate florals and precise natural acidity. Compared with the generous fruit and texture of Rieslingfreak No.3 Clare Valley, No.4 offers a more lifted, finely structured interpretation of the variety, with freshness and finesse at its heart.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw with delicate green highlights, showing youthful freshness and clarity.
Aroma: Fresh lime zest, passionfruit and guava mingle with fragrant jasmine, rosewater and elderflower. The bouquet is beautifully lifted, combining citrus freshness with delicate floral complexity.
Palate: Bright, finely structured and wonderfully refreshing. Lime and citrus flavours are complemented by subtle tropical fruit notes and a delicate mineral character. Vibrant natural acidity provides precision and balance without overwhelming the fruit.
Finish: Long, crisp and dry, with lingering citrus, gentle floral notes and fine mineral tension. An elegant, refreshing finish that invites another sip.
Food Pairing
Beautiful alongside oysters, sashimi, fresh prawns, grilled white fish and delicate Asian dishes. Its bright acidity also makes it a natural partner for Vietnamese herbs, citrus dressings and lightly spiced seafood.
Critic Reviews
“Riesling sourced from across the southern ranges of the Eden Valley: High Eden for velocity and structure, and sites around Angaston and Springton for aromatic lift and flavour intensity. Pale with a flash of green. As high tensile and sizzlingly precise as ever. Fresh lime, lemon juice and crunchy green apple, with hints of ozone, grapefruit soda, crushed quartz, sliced fennel, Christmas lily, finger lime and lemongrass. Crystalline, with a laser-like focus and a head-spinning velocity. It's taut, sleek and lip-smackingly sapid. The freak has done it again.”
95+ Points — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 17 September 2026
“Neighbourhood Freak by SWOOP plays loudly. This comes from a blend of Eden sites.
It’s very good. It’s all that an Aussie riesling lover seeks, or so. Blackcurrant leaf and berry with tart lime, a touch of pickled Japanese ginger, some alpine herb and menthol notes, a scratch of dried and fresh green apple. It’s got some very, very frisky acid veins, briny almost, plenty of flavour, lots of get up and go. Quiet complexity in all this and a great sense of tension and energy. Right on. Pow. Rock the house.”
95 Points — Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, tasted August 2026, Drink: 2026–2035+
Why We Like It
Rieslingfreak No.4 is a lovely example of Eden Valley's distinctive Riesling style. Fragrant, elegant and precise, it offers immediate drinking pleasure while retaining the freshness and structure that make the region's Rieslings so compelling.
