Kooonunga Hill Autumn Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, spicy Thai cuisine, pan-seared white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling holds a special place in the history of Australian white wine. First released in 1971, the 'Autumn' label was highly popular in the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing the versatility of South Australian Riesling. Today, it is crafted primarily from premium cool-climate vineyards in regions like the Eden Valley, celebrated for its aromatic intensity, boasting classic notes of citrus blossom, lime zest, and mineral acidity. The winemaking philosophy focuses on capturing the pure, pristine fruit character of the Riesling grape, utilizing protective, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to retain maximum freshness and vibrancy without any oak influence.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
Riesling
🍷 ABV
11.5% - 12.5%