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 Catherine Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering producer on the maritime Bellarine Peninsula within Victoria's acclaimed Geelong wine region. Planted on rich, volcanic basalt soils and moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, the estate benefits from a dry, cool maritime microclimate. Guided by long-tenured chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the winery focuses on minimal intervention and precision viticulture to reflect authentic regional terroir. Scotchmans Hill is renowned for its estate-grown, elegant Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, cool-climate Shiraz, and its prestige Cornelius single-vineyard collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-12.5%