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Hanlin Hill Clare Valley Riesling

9.132 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Hot off the Press. Always one of Australia’s better Rieslings over decades. Dried white flowers on the nose. On the palate bracing citric acid with the tension you would expect from a young Riesling. A long life ahead as always. I still have a couple of the 2002 left.

Hot off the Press. Always one of Australia’s better Rieslings over decades. Dried white flowers on the nose. On the palate bracing citric acid with the tension you would expect from a young Riesling. A long life ahead as always. I still have a couple of the 2002 left.

Jan 9th, 2019
Paul J
9.4

Great recommendation from the local wine shop!

Light gold color. Petrol and flowers on the nose. Crisp and bright, with excellent balance. Had before and after dinner, so is very multidimensional. Loved it!

Great recommendation from the local wine shop!

Light gold color. Petrol and flowers on the nose. Crisp and bright, with excellent balance. Had before and after dinner, so is very multidimensional. Loved it!

Nov 21st, 2020
Hannah Fyson

Such a nice Riesling!

Such a nice Riesling!

Jun 9th, 2020
Jeremy Pollard

So disappointing to see how a big brewing conglomerate can absolutely ruin a legendary label. This used to be an industry benchmark, and now it tastes like mass produced rubbish. I’m glad Brian has distanced himself and moved on to amazing new things.

So disappointing to see how a big brewing conglomerate can absolutely ruin a legendary label. This used to be an industry benchmark, and now it tastes like mass produced rubbish. I’m glad Brian has distanced himself and moved on to amazing new things.

Mar 19th, 2020
Phoebe Lowe

Fruity floral citrus all balanced delicately and beautiful one of my all time fave rieslings!

Fruity floral citrus all balanced delicately and beautiful one of my all time fave rieslings!

May 25th, 2018
Bob Colman

Old school aged Riesling. Great texture, acid still holding, a nice wine

Old school aged Riesling. Great texture, acid still holding, a nice wine

May 4th, 2018
Garnet Dean

What a happy Monday night accident!

What a happy Monday night accident!

Jun 20th, 2016
Jeremy Pollard

Surprisingly, the kerosene nose I expected of this old beauty is completely absent. Instead, it's soft and gentle on both nose and palate, with notes of sultanas on the former. Falls away a bit on the back palate and doesn't linger, but went very nicely with blue cheese. Took a while to open up and definitely benefited from warming a touch in the glass.

Surprisingly, the kerosene nose I expected of this old beauty is completely absent. Instead, it's soft and gentle on both nose and palate, with notes of sultanas on the former. Falls away a bit on the back palate and doesn't linger, but went very nicely with blue cheese. Took a while to open up and definitely benefited from warming a touch in the glass.

May 26th, 2016
Kate Bleasel

Colour of rockmelon puddling, still fresh, golden taste.

Colour of rockmelon puddling, still fresh, golden taste.

Mar 26th, 2016
Big J
8.9

Went down great with a curry

Went down great with a curry

Jul 10th, 2015