The Ackland Riesling is a pure expression of the vineyard site at Watervale where the fruit is grown and the grape variety from which it comes. The wine shows lifted lemons and limes with delicate floral aromas. On the palate the wine displays the Watervale generosity of intense citrus fruits, and the persistant flavour is balanced by a refreshing mineral acidity.

Kubota Trophy for the Best White Wine Royal Melbourne

Spicy floral blossom aromas; a long, lingering and powerful palate has considerable drive right through to the finish. 13.5º alc. Drink Now - 2019."  James Halliday - 93 points

A perfumed, musky and intensely flavoured riesling in the typically tangy, juicy house Knappstein style. Its floral and limey aromas are backed by suggestions of mineral. Long and shapely, it’s also quite round and juicy, with an intense core of rich, tangy citrus fruit that extends well down the palate towards a lingering finish of refreshing lime juice acidity. Drink 2011-2014.  Jeremy Oliver - 92 points

Knappstein Ackland Vineyard Watervale riesling is a knockout. Loads of citrus aromas mixed with softer floral aromatics give the nose a wonderful buzz while the flavours of zesty lemon and the stronger tang of lime lift the palate. Add crispness from the acidity, and the result is a delightful young wine that will go on for a long, long time.  Jeff Gordon, Melbourne Times

Silver-green. Perfumed nose offers an array of citrus, spice and salty mineral scents. Brisk, focused and packed with bitter citrus pith and wet stone flavors that saturate the palate. Gains an exotic clove note on the long, vibrant finish. This convincing, uncompromisingly dry riesling is built for the cellar." Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar – 91 points

Gorgeous lime blossom, intense, focused and tightly coiled, impressive finesse and bold, racy acidity. Sunday Times; Peter Forrestal

Recommended Rating; "... offers honest varietal flavour supported by balanced acidity..."  Winewise; Lester Jesberg

Brilliant, brilliant Riesling... It's that great. Seriously; Taste Food & Wine 2007; Matthew Jukes and Tyson Stelzer