Wild Duck Creek Mallard Riesling 2025 | Heathcote

Wild Duck Creek Mallard Riesling 2025 | HeathcoteWild Duck Creek Mallard Riesling 2025 is a textural dry Riesling of genuine complexity and site driven character a blend of two cool Heathcote vineyards, the first at Spring Plains on Heathcotes southernmost border and the second at Tooborac on the south eastern border. Both sites bring a lengthening of the ripening period that retains beautiful natural acidity and produces a Riesling full of citrus zest, limestone minerality, and a thrilling tart

Wild Duck Creek Mallard Riesling 2025 is a textural dry Riesling of genuine complexity and site-driven character — a blend of two cool Heathcote vineyards, the first at Spring Plains on Heathcote’s southernmost border and the second at Tooborac on the south-eastern border. Both sites bring a lengthening of the ripening period that retains beautiful natural acidity and produces a Riesling full of citrus zest, limestone minerality, and a thrilling tart finish. Cellar with confidence for up to 8 years. 12.6% ABV.

Appearance

Pale straw with a bright, luminous clarity — the hallmark of a cool-site Victorian Riesling of exceptional precision and freshness.

Aroma

The aromas leap from the glass — lime and limestone lead with vivid definition, with curd and green apple adding textural complexity and a cool-climate freshness that is immediately compelling.

Palate

Beautiful natural acidity frames the palate with precision and energy, delivering pink grapefruit flavours and cumquat nuances of genuine depth and interest. The texture is generous and engaging — the result of a short skin contact pre-fermentation and 20% barrel fermentation in new French oak puncheon — all leading to a thrilling tart and pithy finish of excellent length.

Pairs With

Grilled barramundi, lemon-dressed oysters, Thai green curry, soft goat’s cheese, and Vietnamese-style salads. A versatile and food-friendly Riesling that rewards the table as much as the cellar.