Turning Point, A Clare Valley Riesling Celebration

The collective push by Clare Valley’s winemakers to move to screwcaps in 2000 was the starting point of the screwcap revolution and this past week the region has been celebrating the incredible foresight shown by our region back in 2000 which resulted in this industry shaping movement.

Tastings of the three incredible vintages 2002, 2012 and 2022, took place in three states, starting in the undisputed home of Australian Riesling, the Clare Valley, before travelling across borders to Melbourne and Sydney.

Hilary Mitchell of Mitchell Wines who travelled interstate said “The trade and media were thrilled to be included in such a unique tasting and comments were flying about the foresight of the Association to cellar the wines 20 years ago, specifically for this occasion.

All the wines looked strong but most importantly consistent across all three tastings, there was no bottle variation that you would find with cork.

What’s more, it was exciting to be able to work and travel together as a group, collectively showcasing our beautiful Clare Valley region and the amazing quality and diversity of Riesling made here.”

Please join us in thanking our key partners in the delivery of this special project, Orora Beverages and the South Australian Wine Industry Development Program (administered by SAWIA), made possible from the support and funding provided by the South Australian Government through Primary Industries and Regions SA.