Winery: Penfolds
Region: South Australia
Variety: Riesling
Your Wine Guy says:
The ‘Autumn’ label was once used by legendary Grange creator Max Schubert so that he could raise the profile of Penfolds to the respected level that their reds enjoy. The 2009 Autumn Riesling shows classic varietal characters on the nose with fresh citrus, lime and some floral, blossom-like notes. The Autumn Riesling is, like its stablemate, a classy offering from the Koonunga range. Vibrant citrus flavours of lemon, lime are combined with crisp slightly minerally acidity. Although it could last a number of years in the cellar, this wine is presenting very well at the moment and can definitely be enjoyed now.
92 Points YWG Drink to 2016+
Critics say:
"Second release of this Penfolds Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling. It’s super floral in its fragrance – and indeed, it has a couple of percent of Traminer in it – as was a customary practice in the 1970s. Great idea. It’s mostly, but not entirely, made with Eden Valley grapes.
Lovely fresh limey flavour. Good acid but not too challenging. Beautiful drink. Cellar door and on-premise only. Gorgeous elegance. Outstanding value. Limes and fresh flowers, a bit of textural softness and very good length. Love the package, love the wine."
92 Points Drink 2010 – 2015 Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front
The winemaker says:
Colour: Bright pale gold with lime green hues.
Nose: The nose displays lifted florals and citrus blossom with some alluring sweet musk scents.
Palate: Florals follow onto an impressive palate with faint lavender notes. A fine talc acid structure gives great length of flavour and 'linearity'. - Peter Gago, Penfold’s Chief Winemaker