2022 Wolta Wolta Riesling - Ernie Loosen & Jim Barry

The 2022 Riesling Loosen Barry Wolta Wolta is a collaboration between Ernie Loosen and the Barry family, bringing classic German winemaking to the New World. This jumps out of the glass with engaging brown lime and dried floral notes lifted by savory oak and aging influences. It has incredible concentration to follow. The 2022 is a powerhouse of flavor and acidity that is already highly approachable. Topped by a very long and sustained finish, this is sure to age well. 

- Angus Hughson (08/2025)

The 2022 Loosen Barry Wolta Wolta Dry Riesling is primary, tingly and focused like a needle tip on the palate. There is texture and width here, as with all of the vintages tasted in this vertical here today. The experience of drinking here is enhanced by the presence of elf a small amount of dissolved carbon dioxide in the wine, which emphasizes the lift and levity of the wine. I like it a lot. While the notes here are savory, there is a little residual sugar to soften the blow or mitigate the impact of the high acidity, and this bleeds onto the palate with comfort and plushness. I have loved the wines of 2022 in South Australia, and this wine is no different. The wine carries four to five grams of residual sugar and was matured on gross lees (sans bâtonnage) for two years, followed by a year in bottle prior to release. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. 

- Erin Larkin (04/2026)