2024 Peggy's Hill

Eden Valley

Riesling

Pale straw with green hues. Fragrant floral aromas of lemon and almond blossom, jasmine and chamomile over lime. The palate is vibrant and fruit-forward with fresh lemon, lime leaf, white musk and crisp acidity driving the flavour along the long finish.

$27.50
$27.50
Pale straw with green hues. Fragrant floral aromas of lemon and almond blossom, jasmine and chamomile over lime. The ...

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BACKGROUND

This riesling takes its name from a local landmark, Peggy’s Hill, at the top of the range between the villages of Eden Valley and Keyneton. It is produced from a selection of longstanding Eden Valley riesling growers, whose vines range from 10 to 70 years of age, growing in low-vigour, ancient Cambrian soils at around 500m altitude. Peggy's Hill Riesling displays exceptional varietal and regional characteristics of lemon and lime citrus, white florals and fine acidity.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Riesling
Harvest Date: 21 February – 6 March
Alcohol: 11.5%
Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage
Maturation: Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters.
Cellaring Potential: 20+ years

VINTAGE

The lead up to the 2024 season in the Eden Valley was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. Our focus on canopy health in the vineyard was vital and this attention to detail resulted in pure and intense primary fruit characters in our white wines, with stunning acidity and freshness.

TASTING NOTES

This riesling takes its name from a local landmark, Peggy’s Hill, at the top of the range between the villages of Eden Valley and Keyneton. It is produced from a selection of longstanding Eden Valley riesling growers, whose vines range from 10 to 70 years of age, growing in low-vigour, ancient Cambrian soils at around 500m altitude. Peggy's Hill Riesling displays exceptional varietal and regional characteristics of lemon and lime citrus, white florals and fine acidity.

Varieties: 100% Riesling
Harvest Date: 21 February – 6 March
Alcohol: 11.5%
Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage
Maturation: Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters.
Cellaring Potential: 20+ years

The lead up to the 2024 season in the Eden Valley was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. Our focus on canopy health in the vineyard was vital and this attention to detail resulted in pure and intense primary fruit characters in our white wines, with stunning acidity and freshness.

93 points
“Fragrant bitter lemon, hint grapefruit aromas with herb oil notes. Fresh lemon, lime, grapefruit flavours, fine loose knit bitter textures, attractive mid palate volume and fresh long crunchy mouthwatering acidity. … Textural and high tensile with very good density and flow.”

ANDREW CAILLARD MW, THE VINTAGE JOURNAL

93 Points
"Pale in the glass with a flash of green and unctuous aromas of freshly squeezed lime juice, Christmas lilies, Bickford’s lime cordial, green apple sorbet, crushed stone, bath salts, orange blossom and stone. Crisp, dry and sporting a sizzling mineral line, I have to keep repeating to myself not to mention the riesling and value thing as it shines with use, but I mean really. This is a ripper."

DAVE BROOKES, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION

92 Points
“Fragrant with white flowers, lime zest and chalk dust. Bright and fresh, zippy acidity lifts lemon and lime fruits across the tongue … a chalky grip ensures it has a clean and crisp end.”

STUART KNOX, THE REAL REVIEW

93 Points
"A mild summer and warm and dry autumn have given birth to a Peggy’s Hill of gorgeous aromatics of pronounced lily fragrance and classic granny smith apple and lime profile. A richness to the palate hints at star fruit and kiwi fruit exoticism, with fine phenolic bite contributing structure to the finish."

TYSON STELZER, TYSONSTELZER.COM

93 Points
"Citrus-driven aromas of lemon peel, green apples and flint. The palate is vibrant with laser-like acidity, giving notes of candied limes, talc and grapefruit rind. Energetic and pure."

RYAN MONTGOMERY, JAMESSUCKLING.COM