Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling is a classic style that has benefitted from years of trial, technical advances and progressive vineyard management. The fruit is primarily sourced from the Woodbury vineyard in the Barossa s elevated Eden Valley. Riesling has a particular affinity to the relatively cool growing conditions and schist/sedimentary soils of the region.

Cool fermentation and early bottling under screwcap preserve the pristine fruit quality. The wine is typically fragrant with intense lime/rose petal aromas, pure fruit flavours and fine indelible acidity. The paradox of bone dryness and fruit sweetness, particularly with bottle age, bring an extra dimension and appeal.

Praise to the way these rieslings develop over time. By law they shouldn t be released until after five years bottle age. JAMES HALLIDAY, AM

1999 TO 2005 Drink now.

Released as Eden Valley Reserve Bin Riesling. Many of these vintages are now past their prime, but some will be holding if stored in ideal conditions. The 2004 and 2006 vintages have shown lasting quality and the best bottles are still drinking well with obvious bottle age characters, attractive richness of flavour and fresh linear acidity. The 2003 is broader in style and at the cusp of its optimum aging potential.

2006 ««« Drink now.

Medium gold. A richly flavoured and textural style with developed toasty notes. The acidity is still animated, giving an underlying freshness and line. Just holding.

2007 «««« Drink now to soon.

Medium-pale gold. The flinty, lemon curd, toasty elements, slight grip and indelible acid cut still persist, but the bottle-aging characters are beginning to dominate.

2008 ««««« Drink now to 2028.

Medium-pale gold. Fresh lime, onion skin, camomile and jasmine aromas with slaty oilskin notes. Classic pure lime, lemon curd and grapefruit flavours with camomile notes. Fine-slinky textures, attractive mid-palate body/fleshiness and long mineral acidity. Attractive vinosity and drive.

Beguiling and subtle with gentle floral/rosewater intrigue. A supple wine showing precision rather than sharpness and some discreet development. (NB)

Zesty lemon and waxy lanolin aromas with camomile/ honeysuckle notes and a hint of kerosene. The palate is still lively and supple with fine chewy textures. (JR)

2009 «««« Drink now.

Medium-pale gold. A developed minerally wine with generous baked lemon, lime, grapefruit, oilskin flavours and attractive crisp quartz-like acidity.

2010 ««««« Drink now to soon.

Medium-pale gold. Lime, camomile, honey and floral aromas with toasty complexity. Beautifully concentrated and minerally with lime, lemon curd, grapefruit and barley water flavours, fine loose-knit chalky textures and soft mineral acidity. In a great spot.

A fuller, riper, fruit sweet expression with lemon soda, lime, white florals and mineral salt notes, wax-coated edges, lively acidity and long finish. (NR)

Lifted lemon curd aromas with touches of flint. Vibrant and racy with a core of lemon pith, a touch of broadness and long sherbet acidity. (FW)

2011 «««« Drink now to 2028.

Medium-pale gold. Intense lime, lemon curd, dried herb and honey aromas. Fresh lemon curd, lime, grapefruit, dried herb, tonic water and toast flavours. Fine loose-knit chalky textures and integrated mineral acidity. Finishes a touch lean and underpowered.

A glorious bouquet. A touch looser in structure than its siblings but transcends the reputation of the vintage. (JH)

Very refined, pure and delicate with white flower, lemon peel and spicy notes. A pithy, slightly chalky core and a fine persistent line of acidity. (FW)

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