Henry Frost Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh within 1 to 5 years of release for its vibrant primary fruit, but possesses the structure to cellar gracefully for 10 to 15 years, developing complex petrol and honeyed toast notes.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, spicy Thai green curry, pan-seared trout
✨ Technical Specifications
The Henry Frost Riesling is a compelling release from the esteemed Scotchmans Hill, showcasing their talent for sourcing exceptional fruit beyond their estate on the Bellarine Peninsula. For this expression, they venture to the premier Riesling regions of South Australia, particularly the Clare Valley, celebrated for its slate-rich soils and cool night breezes that lock in vibrant acidity. Named in honor of early pioneering figures of the region, this wine is crafted using protective, cool fermentation techniques in stainless steel to preserve the pristine, aromatic purity of the grape. The result is a classic dry Australian Riesling, defined by its striking mineral drive, intense citrus core, and elegant structure.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne on an erstwhile dairy farm, Scotchmans Hill stands as the pioneer and quintessential benchmark estate of Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula within the Geelong wine region. Perched atop the peninsula's extinct volcanic outcrop, the vineyards benefit from fertile black basaltic clays over limestone subsoils, complemented by maritime microclimates moderated by Port Phillip Bay and the Southern Ocean. Under the stewardship of long-tenured Chief Winemaker Robin Brockett, who joined the fold in 1988, the estate champions low-intervention viticulture certified under Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Brockett's cellar philosophy prioritizes site-driven purity, native fermentations, sensitive French oak integration, and extended lees maturation. Scotchmans Hill produces distinguished cold-climate expressions, most notably its flagship Estate and Cornelius Chardonnay, tactile Pinot Gris, and estate Sauvignon Blanc, alongside celebrated regional ventures like the Henry Frost Riesling and approachable Jack & Jill tiers.
🍇 Grapes
Riesling