Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling 2023
- 93
- $35.99
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The outstanding value of Clare Valley Riesling should not be lost on any wine lover, and this release from Petaluma only serves to perpetuate it. It’s pretty in its floral and mineral tones with aromas of jasmine, bath salts, riverstone and delicate elderflower making way for fresh cut lemon and Makrut lime leaf. Freshness abounds, and a good swirl of the glass unlocks orange blossom and talc. The palate is dry and balances tension and weight beautifully with citrus dominating in the form of orange rind, lemon juice, and lime skin with lovely floral prettiness adding lift. Ample texture here, too, offsetting the tight citrus fruit. As always, the acidity is mouth watering and zesty, bringing it to a fresh finish. Excellent drinking at $36.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
