2025 Paringa Estate Riesling, Mornington Peninsula

Paringa Estate Riesling from the Mornington Peninsula is a beautifully pure and finely structured expression of this noble variety, shaped by the region’s cool maritime climate and volcanic soils. Crafted by Lindsay McCall, one of Australia’s most accomplished cool-climate winemakers, this wine reflects Paringa Estate’s hallmark precision and elegance, delivering both freshness and complexity in perfect balance.

The fruit comes from the estate’s Red Hill South vineyard, where the north-facing slopes and rich red basalt soils promote slow ripening and vibrant acidity. The cool breezes from Western Port Bay preserve delicacy and lift, allowing the Riesling to develop its characteristic perfume and tension. Grapes are hand picked and gently pressed, with fermentation in stainless steel at cool temperatures to capture the purest possible fruit expression. A short period on fine lees adds texture and subtle savoury depth.

In the glass it gleams pale straw with green hues. The aroma is bright and refined, revealing lime zest, white blossom, and green apple with hints of mineral and wet slate. The palate is taut, dry, and precise, showing flavours of lemon and mandarin layered with chalky texture and mouthwatering acidity. There’s an effortless balance between fruit and minerality, leading to a long, clean, saline finish.

It pairs beautifully with oysters, prawns, sushi, or goat cheese, and is equally at home alongside Thai salads, grilled fish, or lightly spiced dishes. Vibrant and elegant on release, it will also reward cellaring for up to ten years, developing notes of honey, toast, and lanolin while retaining its crystalline freshness.