Ballinaclash 'Mad Dog' Riesling 2024
Primary flavours
Grapefruit
Lime
Lemongrass
Orange Blossom
Details
With a combination of fresh floral fragrance and a lovely citrussy and tangy palate, this is a real thirst-quencher. It smells of orange blossoms and lemongrass with a light and crisp lemon lime soda water tang.
The Ballinaclash story is as much about fruit as it is wine. In 1965, Michael and Bernie Mullany started a cherry and stonefruit orchard in the fertile hills around Young, central NSW. Grapes didn't come into the equation until '97, when the next generation of Mullany's took over and planted the first vines. Now, the Ballinaclash property grows 14 different cherry cultivars, 13 grape varieties, and a huge range of stone fruit, complete with a fun pick-your-own fruit business that runs on the weekends. Historically, the Ballinaclash grapes have gone to other winemakers, including a group of top-shelf Canberra wineries, such as Clonakilla, Nick O'Leary, and Collector Wines, but the Mullany fam also have Orange-based winemaker Chris Derez making a small amount of frankly delicious wines that we really like.
The Ballinaclash story is as much about fruit as it is wine. In 1965, Michael and Bernie Mullany started a cherry and stonefruit orchard in the fertile hills around Young, central NSW. Grapes didn't come into the equation until '97, when the next generation of Mullany's took over and planted the first vines. Now, the Ballinaclash property grows 14 different cherry cultivars, 13 grape varieties, and a huge range of stone fruit, complete with a fun pick-your-own fruit business that runs on the weekends. Historically, the Ballinaclash grapes have gone to other winemakers, including a group of top-shelf Canberra wineries, such as Clonakilla, Nick O'Leary, and Collector Wines, but the Mullany fam also have Orange-based winemaker Chris Derez making a small amount of frankly delicious wines that we really like.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Hilltops
country
Australia
Grape type
Riesling (Dry)
Wine Maker
Ballinaclash
Alcohol
11.2%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
NSW
Pairing guide
This crisp and floral Ballinaclash Riesling has exactly the kind of brightness and balance we look for in a truly versatile and food-friendly white wine, and we just know you’re going to have a blast matching it with some of your favourite crowd-pleasing recipes. For us, this is the kind of wine we love with SEAsian curries, Thai coconut and chilli broths with tofu or chicken, or fiery Sichuan fish dishes with chilli bean paste, lemongrass and ginger. It’s also going to be excellent with roast poultry, chicken or turkey escalopes, herby potato recipes and all kinds of seafood classics. Delicious!
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Food
Fish
Noodles
Fish & Chips
Tastes
Crisp
Tangy
Moods
Creative
Always A Winner
Seasons
Summer
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Hilltops, Australia
The Hilltops is a cool climate wine region located due west and slightly south of Sydney, known for its rolling hills and fertile soil. This region produces high-quality, full-bodied red wines, including Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as crisp and refreshing white wines, like Chardonnay and Riesling. The winemakers of Hilltops are passionate about their craft, using traditional techniques and innovative methods to create wines that showcase the region's unique terroir. A small region, but a mighty one!
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