Mac Forbes Strathbogie Riesling 2024

Strathbogie Riesling has been a fixture in Mac Forbes’ range for years, drawn from granite soils that sit high and cool to the north-east of the Yarra. The fruit here comes in with natural bite and lift, and Mac’s gentle hand in the winery keeps that precision intact.

The 2024 vintage brought modest crops and even ripening, producing fruit with bright acidity and clean flavour. As always, the approach was minimal – handpicked grapes, wild ferment, and no unnecessary additions. The aim is purity, not polish.

In the glass it’s taut and racy. Lime and green apple lead, with jasmine and a little crushed stone in behind. The palate is linear, tightly coiled, with acidity that drives long and dry. It’s refreshing now but will easily develop more depth and complexity with a few years in bottle.