St Hallett Eden Valley Riesling

Vibrant light straw with green hues, this wine showcases a delicate bouquet of lemon blossoms, limes and perfumed florals. The palate excites with layers of limes and lemon zest flavors, underlined by subtle florals, and a good persistence and minerality that lingers.

Winemaking

The Riesling grapes were received at optimum ripeness and acidity levels - so critical to the delicate fresh lively style that is the St Hallett Eden Valley Riesling wine style. The fresh citrus flavors were preserved through gentle handling, minimal intervention, and by keeping the fruit and juices as cool as possible, thus promoting fine pristine characters of this variety. Minimal handling and attention to detail throughout ensures the delicate aromatics of the Eden Valley Riesling are not compromised.

Wine Production Stats

Alcohol: 11%
Total Acidity: 6.9 g/l
pH: 2.93
Residual Sugar: 3.84 g/l

After the heat wave in late January/early February, the 2009 vintage was very mild with dry days and cool nights - perfect for slow ripening and retention of aromatics and natural acidity in our Eden Valley Riesling parcels.

91 Points
"Top Value" & "Savvy Shopper"

Wine Spectator
"Light and tangy, delivering a lively mouthful of quince and lemon flavors that linger impressively on the puckery, nicely flinty finish. Drink now through 2014."
- Harvey Steiman (2008 vintage)
- August 31, 2009

91 Points
"Top Value"

Wine Spectator
"Dry, but soft in texture, with ripe pear, melon and tart tangerine flavors that donŐt quit as the tang finish sails on. Has plenty of room to grow. Drink now through 2017."
- Harvey Steiman (2007 vintage)
- February 28, 2009