Robert Oatley Signature Riesling 2025

Awards and Accolades

93 Points – Ray Jordan
Ray highlights 2025 as a standout year for Riesling and calls this wine superb, with dominant lemon citrus, spice and a touch of zestiness that lifts both nose and palate. He praises its balance, intensity and the tight line of acidity that drives a long, defined finish. 

Tasting Notes

• Colour
  Pale straw with green tinges and excellent brightness. 
• Aromatics
  Lemon zest and lime pith with white blossom, a hint of citrus spice and subtle crushed stone minerality. 
• Palate
  Dry, precise and focused. Juicy lemon and lime are layered with green apple and a light saline, slate like character. There is real intensity through the mid palate, carried by a tight, racy line of acidity that gives the wine energy and drive. 
• Finish
  Long, linear and refreshing, with lingering citrus, spice and mineral notes that echo after each sip. 

Winemaker’s Note

The Signature Series Riesling is crafted to express both variety and region with clarity. Parcels from Great Southern’s key subregions are handled gently, using only free run juice and a neutral yeast strain, to capture pristine citrus flavour and a fine, chalky acid profile. Oak is avoided entirely to keep the style crisp, dry and focused. 

Winemaker: Larry Cherubino

Viticulture and Winemaking

Region: Great Southern, WA

• • Parcels from Frankland River, Porongurup and Mount Barker. 

• Variety: 100 percent Riesling

• Harvest: Picked in the cool of the morning to retain natural acidity and aromatics. 

• Juice: Free run only, for finesse and delicacy. 

  
  Fermentation:

  • Cool fermentation in stainless steel

  • Neutral yeast to preserve purity and citrus driven fruit

• Maturation: Short time on lees in tank before early bottling to lock in freshness. 

Technical

• Alcohol: 11.5 percent 

Serving and Cellaring

• Serve: 8 to 10 degrees for maximum freshness and aromatic lift.

  
  Cellaring:

  • Beautiful now in its zesty, youthful phase

  • Ray Jordan suggests up to 10 years, and the structure easily supports medium term cellaring where it will develop toast, honey and more complex spice.

Food Pairing Suggestions

• Fresh oysters, scallops or prawns with lemon.

• WA whiting or grilled fish with capers and herb butter.

• Salt and pepper squid with lime aioli.

• Vietnamese rice paper rolls or Thai salads with lime and herbs.

• Soft goat cheese, fetta or a simple citrus dressed salad.

FAQ 🧐

Is it dry or off dry?
It is a crisp, dry style with bright acidity and citrus fruit, so it feels refreshing rather than sweet. 

How does it compare to Clare or Eden Valley Riesling?
Great Southern Riesling tends to sit closer to a classic lime and lemon profile, with a slightly softer, talc like texture and a subtle saline, mineral edge, rather than the sometimes more piercing line of some South Australian styles. 

Do I need to decant it?
Not essential, but pouring it into a jug or carafe and giving it a few minutes in the glass will help the citrus and floral notes to open up.

A pure, finely etched Great Southern Riesling from a standout vintage, with all the lemon citrus, line and length you want and plenty of class for the price. 🍋