Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling 2023
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling 2023
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling 2023
Overview
Overview
Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling, like its siblings, aims to deliver the quality, value and consistency for which this range is renowned. It is an expressive, highly aromatic riesling. Floral and citrus notes combine with crisp mouthwatering acidity to make this a versatile wine suitable both as an aperitif and as a partner for richer seafood dishes.
| Varietal | Riesling |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 11% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2038 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Cheese
Cured Meat
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Lovely floral aromas of spring flowers first noted. White Jasmine and apple blossom complement fresh cut nashi pear and kaffir lime. A note of crystallised ginger spice and subtle musk morphs into perfumed bath salts. Very alluring..
Flavours and Palate
The flavour profile mimics the aromatic spectrum nicely. Lime juice and lemon zest make for a juicy palate. Thai basil, lemongrass and ginger add an exotic footnote. Intriguingly, a hint of palm sugar sweetness provides a very soft foil to the mouth-watering, bright, crisp acidity. A lovely riesling with a long clean finish.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Eden Valley, South Australia
Cool-climate Eden Valley is no lush farmland with gently undulating hills: its rugged, windswept terrain and steeply sloping gradients are peppered with rocky outcrops and gnarled gum trees. Eden Valley’s ancient soils and its varied topography nourish a range of distinctive, aromatic and elegant wines. Traditional grape growing in the region focuses on sustainability and authenticity.
Vintage Conditions
Overall, winter rain was above average, leading into what would become one of the wettest springs on record. The Clare Valley and Eden Valley recorded spring rainfall more than double the long-term average. Vigilance was required throughout the growing season, but it would be rewarded. With soil profiles full of moisture, growth was uninhibited and crop development was unimpeded. The growing season was cooler than average slowing vine development. With plenty of soil moisture, berry size was excellent. The cool conditions persisted through summer and delayed the start of harvest. The extra hang-time ensured the grapes developed terrific flavour and retained racy acidity. The 2023 vintage will be remembered for excellent quality wines with riesling showing strong varietal markers backed by fine, crisp acidity.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.