COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020/21
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Petaluma
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 1976 by Brian Croser, Petaluma was founded on a pioneering 'distinguished vineyards' philosophy, seeking out the absolute premium microclimates for specific grape varieties. The Hanlin Hill Vineyard, planted in 1968 on the high eastern slopes of the Clare Valley, was chosen specifically for Riesling. Situated at an elevation of 470 to 550 meters, this cool-climate site experiences warm days and very cool nights, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and retain their natural acidity. For nearly half a century, this single vineyard has served as a benchmark for Australian dry Riesling, demonstrating that Clare Valley can rival the greatest cool-climate regions of the Old World.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Hanlin Hill Vineyard was planted in 1968, meaning the vines were over 50 years old during the 2020 and 2021 harvests.
Fact 02
The vineyard is planted at a high altitude of up to 550 meters, featuring red-brown sandy loam over clay, slate, and hard rock.
Fact 03
Petaluma was founded on a 'distinguished vineyards' philosophy, matching specific grape varieties to their absolute ideal microclimates.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Hanlin Hill Riesling focuses on preserving the pristine fruit character of the estate's old vines. Grapes are 100% hand-picked during the cooler hours of the day and immediately placed in cold storage overnight. The following morning, the fruit is whole-bunch pressed to limit phenolics and isolate the high-quality free-run juice. After cold settling, the juice is racked off gross lees and inoculated with selected neutral yeasts. Fermentation takes place at cool temperatures in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is 100% unoaked, maturing briefly on fine yeast lees in stainless steel to build mid-palate texture before stabilization, gentle filtration, and bottling under Stelvin screwcap.
