Leo Buring Riesling: When less is more

March 2026

We put the current release Leo Buring rieslings against some of WA’s best, and they stood out for both quality, and for the slightly different fruit profile associated with South Australia as compared to Frankland River

The other remarkable feature was that the alcohol content of both wines is 10.5%. I find this particularly exciting. To put this in perspective, drinking half a bottle of this has approximately the same alcohol as drinking two full-strength cans of beer.

Ultimately, however it was the quality and, with the Eden Valley in particular, the value that was most impressive.

Reviewed

Leo Buring – Eden Valley – Riesling – 2025. This is fine, elegant, delicate and subtle. It is also supple and incredibly good drinking. The persistence and length of flavours are outstanding. Those flavours are primarily at the front of the palate, with the fruit characters giving way to ever-so-fine structural components along the length of the tongue. Think minerals, talc and texturing acidity. The acidity is more of a sensation than overt character. The nose is very pretty, with hints of musk, lime, and an almost nectarine character. There is an immediacy to this wine that is captivating. A tremendous bargain. 10.5% – 95pts.

Leo Buring – DWC 17 Leonay – Riesling – 2025. Another cracking wine, but this is more intense, with the juicy, lime-laden fruit the defining feature. Excellent length and persistence, but has remarkable restraint to the high quality fruit. And the superb balance is a highlight. A sleeper of a wine, where experience tells me that this will be a superstar. Built for the long haul. 10.5% – 96pts.