Vintage
2015
ABV
12%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Pewsey Vale Vineyard The Contours is characterised by a special site, sensitive vine growing and astute winemaking.
The Contours Riesling is produced from old vines farmed on the coolest slope within this ruggedly beautiful, naturally contoured single vineyard.
A single vineyard, traditional bottle aged Riesling with concentrated power showing pristine fresh lime juice and marmalade overlaid with toasted brioche and lemongrass. Bottle ageing for five years before release transforms this Riesling into a complex wine. More richness and complexity will accumulate over future decades.
Accolades
Halliday Wine Companion - 95 points
Wine Pilot - 95 points
James Suckling - 94 points
Barossa Wine Show - Silver Medal
Royal Adelaide Wine Show - Gold Medal
Winemaker's Bio
Growing up in Melbourne, Louisa completed a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University before relocating to South Australia to study winemaking, graduating as dux in 1992.
Louisa joined Yalumba in 1993. Twenty-eight vintages later, she has been involved in almost every facet of viticulture, winemaking and management, leading her to become chief winemaker for Yalumba and Hill-Smith Family Vineyards in 2006.
Her focuses have been developmental work with Viognier and alternative varieties, sustainability, and use of natural yeast in winemaking.
Louisa judges in Australian and international wine shows and is Chairman of the Board of the Australian Wine Research Institute.
