Winery & Vintage Info
Petaluma's flagship Yellow Label wines showcase the distinctiveness of distinguished sites in the Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills and Coonawarra. These wines can be enjoyed upon release but will also reward those with enough patience to cellar them carefully to enjoy with generous bottle age.
Planted in 1968, the Hanlin Hill vineyard is a unique site that follows the natural contours of the Clare Valley landscape. The slate geology, sandy loam soils and Mediterranean climate are perfect for producing the highest quality Rieslings characterised with a backbone of high natural acidity and the intense lime flavours distinctive of Petaluma Riesling.
Vintage 2023 provided winemakers with a wet Winter and Spring provided excellent soil moisture for the growing season ahead, giving the wines and excellent start. Cooler than average temperatures throughout summer resulted in a long and slow ripening period, ideal for producing intensely flavoured and pure Riesling fruit.
The grapes were handpicked and upon reaching the winery were chilled overnight before a light whole-bunch pressing.
The juice was cold settled and then racked. The clarified juice was inoculated with two selected yeast strains to undergo a cool fermentation in stainless steel lasting up to five weeks. Approaching sugar dryness, the wine was racked followed by blending and filtration.
