While it may have been the great estates of Germany that led to Riesling's rise to fame, there is no doubt that it is Australia that is helping fine wine fans fall back in love with this noble grape.

Pewsey Vale is considered one of the finest specialist Riesling producers in Australia. They are unique among most modern winemakers, choosing to focus solely on top quality Riesling, nothing else is planted; one vineyard, one variety, one vision.

Only the second ever release of this wine from the 'Eden Valley's premier name in Riesling' (Wine Advocate), the Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2018 is made from only the oldest and best vines on the estate planted in 1961.

Scoring 96 points from James Suckling and 95 points from Halliday's Wine Companion, this 2018 feels 'just a little bit fancy, or perhaps a lot' (HWC), even though it costs only just over £15 per bottle IB. The 2018 strikes this amazing balance between its 'intensity of flavour' (HWC) but remaining incredibly elegant on the palate. 'So driven by the acidity that lines every corner of this beauty', the long finish is 'remarkable' (JS).

It's not just Adelaide's cool climate, or the estate's expert winemaking techniques that mean Pewsey Vale's classic, elegant Rieslings more than compete with some of the best wines from the Mosel and the Rheingau. The estate has a rich history dating back to 1847 when the first Riesling vines were planted by pioneering viticulturist William MacArthur in the Eden Valley, using cuttings sourced from Germany's legendary Rheingau.

For such a high scoring wine from one of the great Australian Riesling estates released at just £92 per case IB, the Pewsey Vale Eden Valley 1961 Block Riesling 2018 scream value.