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
"Pale colour. 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. Finishes bittersweet. Textural and high tensile with very good density and flow. Could benefit from a few years of bottle age. Drink now – or keep for a while."

ANDREW CAILLARD MW, WINEPILOT.COM