Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically excellent upon release for its fresh, vibrant primary fruit, but possesses the structure to cellar beautifully for 5 to 10 years, developing complex notes of toast, beeswax, and honey.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, spicy Thai curries, pan-seared trout
✨ Technical Specifications
Scotchmans Hill Riesling is a pristine expression of cool-climate viticulture from the wind-swept Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. The region's maritime climate, moderated by the chilly waters of Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay, slows the ripening process, allowing the Riesling grapes to develop intense aromatic profiles while retaining a vibrant, laser-like natural acidity. Grown on ancient black volcanic soils overlaying limestone and clay, this wine beautifully reflects its unique terroir through a distinct mineral drive. Historically, the Bellarine Peninsula has a rich viticultural heritage dating back to the mid-19th century, which was revived in the late 20th century by pioneering estates. The winemaking philosophy for this Riesling emphasizes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the pure, expressive fruit characters of fresh lime, citrus blossom, and wet stone.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
12-12.5%