Grosset Wines

Grosset Wines is located in the Clare Valley region of South Australia. The winery was founded by Jeffrey Grosset and is based in the historic township of Auburn. The cool, high-altitude climate of the Clare Valley is considered one of the premier regions in the world for Riesling production.

Grosset Wines is widely considered one of the best producers of Australian Riesling, particularly their single-vineyard bottlings. Their Polish Hill and Springvale Rieslings are legendary in the Australian wine industry for their precision, purity, and aging potential. They essentially set the benchmark for dry, premium Riesling in Australia.

While both are dry Rieslings, the Polish Hill comes from a vineyard with slate and shale soils, resulting in a tightly structured, intensely flavored wine with high acidity. The Springvale vineyard sits on more loamy, red clay soils over limestone, producing a wine that is more overtly floral and approachable in its youth. Polish Hill is known for its longevity, while Springvale shows its charm earlier.

Jeffrey Grosset established the winery in 1981 after studying winemaking in Germany. He was heavily influenced by German Riesling traditions and applied those rigorous standards to Australian viticulture. His pioneering work in screw cap closures in the early 2000s helped eliminate cork taint in premium Australian white wines.