This is rightly regarded as one of Australia’s great Rieslings and this 2012 vintage in magnum is a perfectly aged example of this magnificent Riesling
In the glass, the nose displays aromas of lemon and lime followed by some orange rind and minerals. Possessing excellent intensity the palate is filled with mineral-infused lemon and lime flavours followed by some orange rind with a crisp minerally finish. Excellent length with long lime, citrus and mineral aftertaste.
The Hanlin Hill vineyard was planted in 1968 (by Len Evans) on a west-facing slope on the eastern edge of the Clare Valley at a relatively high altitude of 550m.