Description
2016 Pauletts Clare Valley Polish Hill River Riesling
Australian Wine
Our Classic flinty and minerally 2016 Pauletts Clare Valley Polish Hill River Riesling packed with notes of lemon and lime with a clean crisp finish.
Pauletts reputation for producing wines of finesse, elegance and intensity is justly earned and their skill and care can be seen consistently from vintage to vintage. Neil has a craftsman’s sensibilities coupled with over 40 years experience making wine – and it all shows. The current release wines have a touch more roundness and generosity than previously and it’s these subtle on-going improvements that have kept Pauletts at the forefront of Australian wine.
NOSE
Citrus aromas of lime, lemon & grapefruit supported by subtle floral notes
PALATE
Citrus florals follow through onto the palate complimented with supporting traditional Polish Hill River Region stunning minerality and fine natural acidity providing a long elegant finish
FOOD PAIRINGS
Fresh South Australian Oysters, along with South Australia’s famous whiting
2016 Pauletts Clare Valley Polish Hill River Riesling
“Unlike Australia’s bigger wine regions, most of the wineries in the Clare Valley are on a boutique scale – the person serving you at the cellar door may well be a family member!”
Riesling
Vineyard Polish Hill River
The property at Polish Hill River has expanded from the initial 47 hectares to 147 hectares and the on-going vineyard development now sees 25 hectares under vine. There is a substantial portion of Shiraz and Cabernet vines over 70 years of age and Riesling of 35 years and this their treasured resource makes up the back bone of the super premium red and white, the Andreas Shiraz and Antonina Riesling (Shiraz not produced every year, & Riesling yet to be produced) after these original settler family members. This connection with the past is felt very strongly and Neil and Alison understand and embrace the challenge of being custodians of the land for future generations. Son Matthew is now the Vineyard Manager and his ability to nurture both old vines and new is paying dividends. The exceptional quality of fruit produced is raising the standard of the wines even further.
