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This weekend I got a text from John Hesketh, letting me know that Keeda Zilm had done it again. Keeda, and her Vickery Riesling, struck again at the Adelaide Wine Show, walking away with a back of accolades. Everyone seems to be in agreement that Keeda Zilm is the capable custodian of something very special. 

Named in honour of the late, great John Vickery, often described as the Max Schubert of Australian white wine, the Vickery label has become synonymous with exceptional dry, flavour-driven Riesling and a legacy that helped shape the nation’s understanding of this remarkable variety.

In this conversation, Keeda joined me from Adelaide to share how she’s carrying that torch, balancing tradition and innovation, working with growers across Watervale, Polish Hill, and Eden Valley, and even exploring new frontiers in Tasmania. We talk about the technical precision behind dry Riesling, the challenges of climate and water, the future of the style in Australia, and Keeda own remarkable journey, to becoming one of the most respected voices in Australian winemaking.

It’s a conversation that dives deep into craftsmanship, culture, and the quiet power of a variety that has always told the truth of its place.

It was an honour and privilege to have Keeda on the CDP, a massive thanks to Keeda for joining me. 

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