2024 Helm Classic Dry Riesling

Highly Rated
Ken Helm's much-loved Classic dry Riesling, built differently in 2024.
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

Price:
Sale price$31.00
Stock:
In stock, ready to ship
Rendering loop-subscriptions

Description

Ken Helm is one of the most iconic names in all Australian Riesling.

Considered Canberra's best producer of riesling by James Halliday, he was one of the pioneers for this variety in the region and has been one of the big players in the cool climate wine revolution. For over 40 years he has set the regional pace for the variety.

Due to bad frost in Canberra, this 2024 release is a blend of fruit from Ken's favoured vineyards in Orange, Tumbarumba and Mudgee. All about fruit purity and concentration, this has 'Helm Riesling' written all over it, and will be much-loved from regular fans of this wonderful producer.

Riesling fans, Helm is a name you need to know, if you don't already...

95 points
"Curious juiciness and concentration with inimitable freshness... Character-filled and refreshing, with vigor, power, and steely friskiness. Superior, complex, unreal."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

95 points – "Ooh, curious juiciness and concentration with inimitable freshness. Chalky finish, sure, but around that lots of citrus, pear, green apple and ginger. Character filled and refreshing, with vigour and power yet a sense of refreshment and steely friskiness. Yes thanks. Outstanding as always. Superior, complex, unreal." – Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
  • EA
    Edwina A.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2023 Helm Classic Dry Riesling
    Reviewing
    2023 Helm Classic Dry Riesling
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    really enjoyed this one

    Been meaning to purchase some Helm classic riesling since trying it in a restaurant in Canberra some time ago. Was as good as I remembered. On the list of light bright and not too expensive local Rieslings.

  • PM
    Peter M.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2023 Helm Classic Dry Riesling
    Reviewing
    2023 Helm Classic Dry Riesling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A fav

    I would describe Helm a consistent producer of wonderful wines especially Rieslings. This wine is better bag for buck than the premium Riesling . Both are always a great examples of what Murrumbateman as a wine region has to offer. Good acidity and depth of flavour. Worth a try with some lovely seafood, you may also become fan if you give it a go.

Reviews LoadedReviews Added

Helm

Helm is one of the biggest names in Canberra wine.

Owner and founder Ken Helm AM has been one of the Canberra region's most important vignerons for over thirty years. Founded in 1973, Ken is the fourth generation of his family to go into wine production. His family roots extend back German vinedressers from the Rhineland, the Riesling love runs in his veins.

He is now passing the torch to his daughter Stephanie.

Specialists in Riesling and Cabernet, they are considered a benchmark producer in both varieties. They are one of NSW most esteemed producers.

Wine legend, Ken Helm - Murrumbateman, NSW Helm

Others also liked

Recently viewed

Shipping

Delivery is free on orders of $150 or more!

For orders under this amount, delivery is calculated at checkout based on your postcode. You can order in any quantity or combination of wines you like. Straight dozens are not required.

We will dispatch your order the same or next business day.

Estimated delivery transit time varies depending on your location. Please review this page for specific estimates.

Sydney (Our Vans): If no one is home and there are no special delivery instructions our driver will try to call for instructions. If the driver believes there is a safe space to leave your wine they will do so if not, they will return the item to us and hold your order until further instruction from you. 

Melbourne (Anonymous Wine Freight): If no one is home and there are no special delivery instructions, the courier will try to call for instructions. If the driver believes there is a safe space to leave your wine they will do so. if not, they will return the item to their dispatch centre and hold until further instruction from you.

Australia Post: Australia Post will leave the parcel if they have been given authority to leave and it is deemed safe to do so. To give your Authority to Leave, please enter this in the 'SPECIAL REQUEST' box at checkout.

Ordering

We want Different Drop customers to always be getting the best price. If you see a lower price elsewhere, just get in touch and we will sort it out for you. We handle all our price-matching on a case by case basis.

Some things to keep in mind: 

  • Retrospective price-matching is available for 30 days after you have purchased from us.
  • The price match cannot be used in conjunction with a coupon or one-off deal we are offering. The idea is for you to get the best price in the market so if that is already achieved through a coupon then we won't price match on top of that.
  • We don't price match clearance or fire sales.
  • We’ll match the listed price as long as it is a legitimate offer and the competing store is actually able to fulfil the order (they have stock or more stock is en route). Essentially we won't price match cheeky vendors listing wines they have no hope of actually getting for you...
  • It must be a publicly listed price. We won't match a price that has been achieved through a coupon/cash-back arrangement, or through a non-advertised offer over the phone or otherwise.  
  • It is limited to a reasonable retail quantity.

We'll treat each price match request on its merit and reserve the right to refuse where we deem fit. For example, particularly rare wines, from non-trust-worthy vendors, in circumstances we deem illegitimate or if we feel our policy is being unfairly taken advantage of.

At the end of the day, we'll look after you and use common sense to ensure you're getting the best price, please just don't take the p%$$!

No, feel free to mix it up! There is no minimum requirement. You can order wines in any quantity or combination, 1 or 50+ bottles.

We stock three different sized gift boxes (single, three bottle and six), all are available for purchase for a flat rate of $8. They look great and make an awesome impression.

To add a gift box to your order, simply add at checkout. The special requests box is your friend, please give us as many details of what you are looking for and we will try our best, or get in contact to discuss it with you. 

If you want to bulk order gifts or if you have any trouble please email hello@differentdrop.com or call and we can try and help.

 

If you can't add more wine to your cart it means we are low on stock of that wine. For example, if you are only able to 3 bottles and no more that means we only have 3 bottles left of that wine. If it's a must have, please contact us and we may be able to order more in for you.

Call Us

Send a message