Crawford River "Noble Dry" Riesling 2022

Crawford has done it again with another stellar Riesling release. This is a wine, made in tiny volumes, has only been produced just twice in their history. As always, Belinda Thomson is highly respectful of each year's conditions and works to make wines in response to the season.

As some may remember, Noble Dry was born in 2011, when we left a section of a single block for one week following a downpour and subsequent warmth toward the end of … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River 'Beta' 2015 [Museum Release in 2024]

60% Sauvignon Blanc & 40% Semillon

Producer notes - "100% Whole bunch pressed by variety, then racked the next day to barrel. No additions are made to this juice which is left to naturally ferment in its own time. It spends around 11 months in majority older oak, after which it is blended to tank where it spends another 6 months settling. Screw Cap. Bottled September 2016."

Winemakers notes - "Pale straw in colour, with undertones of the same on … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River
Region: Henty

Crawford River 'Beta' 2020

Approx 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon. From a special section within the Crawford River site that contains fossilised sea shells in chalky limestone, below an ironstone rich topsoil. … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River 'Beta' 2022

Approx 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon. From a special section within the Crawford River site that contains fossilised sea shells in chalky limestone, below an ironstone rich topsoil.

"A poised amalgam of cashew nut, green melon, green walnut, flint and chalk. Deep florals play around the edges of the front palate. The time on lees lends a silky palate, with texture and gentle structure. Bright and fresh, the acidity is an essential part of the length, persistence and longevity of this … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River 'Beta' Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 [Museum Release in 2023]

Released from the Crawford River Cellar in December 2023.

"Screwcap. Cellaring the 2014 Beta required a slight leap of faith at the time however we suspected this vintage would go the distance given the purity from this cool vintage. This wine has aged superbly. The nutty spectrum we often see is there, together with an element of green, brined olive. A wonderful umami quality is seen throughout, with aged lees characters a delicious feature. The structure and texture of the … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River
Region: Henty

Crawford River Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 [Museum Release in 2023]

Re-released from the Crawford Cellar. Screwcap.

Producer Notes - "we are delighted with the result from this restrained and elegant year. Dark chocolate, red and black fruits, allspice, bay, tobacco leaf. With 17 years of age, this wine is youthful and still full of life. The medium bodied palate is lively and supple, with soft tannins and fresh acidity lending complexity and length. The fruit was hand picked and crushed to open fermenters. Hand plunged regularly throughout a moderate fermentation. … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Winery Notes "Blackberry, mulberry, dark chocolate and edges of black cherry. The focussed palate shows liquorice notes, gorgeous oak and black fruits, with fine tannins pulling a line from start to finish. There is a graphite component through the middle, together with a red gravel complexity, which conspire to add depth and density. Balance is key, with the natural acidity aiding the persistence and complimenting the depth we aspire to in our best wines." The wine spent 22 months in … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Cabernets 2021

A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon & 25% Cabernet Franc. Beautiful lifted, spiced blue fruits and baked red fruit are the primary forces here. Rhubarb, Mulberry and morello cherry coupled with mixed spice and bay leaves that carry through the palate. The chalky texture along with lovely, supple acidity, pull the wine together to create this very elegant Cabernet blend.

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

"This is not a big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon as you may traditionally expect a 'Reserve' wine to be. Like our Reserve Riesling it is, first and foremost, a special vineyard selection, curated and cared for in the winery to highlight the fruit tannins and natural acidity.

Making a 'first of a kind' is always a bit of an unknown - even if your vision is really clear. I couldn't be happier with the eventuality. It depicts and defines what I … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Riesling 2017 [Museum Release in 2024]

97 Points - Mike Bennie. 96 Points - James Halliday.

"Bright in the glass, the calciferous nature of the soils on which this wine grows is unmistakably evident. Lemon curd, custard apple, lime and an omnipresent shell-like character are all there. Clean definition through the palate provides depth of flavour, balance and an underlying power throughout. There is freshness here too, which in a 7 year old wine is a pleasure to see. The wonderful palate length is aided by … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Riesling 2023

Producer Notes - "Citrus is the dominant feature throughout this wine, in many guises. Soft, lemon curd elements on the nose, with edges of Kaffir lime and pink grapefruit to closely follow. Fresh lime zest and pretty talc are supported by white florals and pith-like textural quality. The palate is complex, long and even, with the chalky, supple texture lending integrity and wonderful length. Crawford River through and through, with many years ahead of it. Fresh, lively acidity and balanced … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Strata Riesling 2023

Producers Note - "Formally known as 'Young Vines' Riesling. The fruit for this wine is sourced from a block that was added in 2001 at the western border of the original plantings. While the very top of this block is an ironstone-rich, gravelly ridge, much of the block shows a prevalence towards a rich,

loam dominant soil over limestone footing. These factors coupled with a multitude of influences, micro-climatic and otherwise, yield an expression quite different to our original blocks. … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Strata Riesling 2024

Producers Note - "Formally known as 'Young Vines' Riesling. The fruit for this wine is sourced from a block that was added in 2001 at the western border of the original plantings. While the very top of this block is an ironstone-rich, gravelly ridge, much of the block shows a prevalence towards a rich,

loam dominant soil over limestone footing. These factors coupled with a multitude of influences, micro-climatic and otherwise, yield an expression quite different to our original blocks. … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Vineyard Series Rose 2023

From a neighbouring vineyard, our favourite Henty winemaker Belinda Thomson has put together this lovely Pinot Gris dominant rosé. Scents of tart cranberry, apple blossom and fresh strawberries dance out of the glass, over a chalky palate that finishes refreshingly lightly.

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty