Petaluma

5 Star Winery - Halliday Wine Companion
2004 Decanter Magazine Man of the Year (Brian Croser)

"Petaluma, founded in 1976, crafts ultra-premium wines by carefully selecting the best sites within a particular region suited to a chosen variety. This is our 'distinguished vineyards' philosophy. This pioneering attitude towards responsive and instinctive viticulture and winemaking is as uncompromising and true today as it was more than 35 years ago." - Petaluma

"The Petaluma range has been expanded beyond the core group of Croser Sparkling, Clare Valley Riesling, Piccadilly Chardonnay and Coonawarra (cabernet sauvignon merlot). Newer arrivals of note include Adelaide Hills Viognier and Adelaide Hills Shiraz. The SA plantings in the Clare Valley, Coonawarra and Adelaide Hills provide a more than sufficient source of estate-grown grapes for the wines. A new winery and cellar door were opened in 2015 on a greenfield site with views of Mt Lofty. In '17 it (along with all wine brands owned by Lion Nathan) was acquired by Accolade" - James Halliday

  • Petaluma Shiraz 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Shiraz 2002

    Region: SA- Coonawarra

    Jeremy Oliver 93 points!"A briary, spicy perfume of blackberries and violets, cedar and walnuts, dried herbs and spearmint precedes a firm, oaky palate of full to medium weight. Well-ripened flavours of red cherries, redcurrants, plums and cassis reveal...

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    $42.95
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  • Petaluma Chardonnay 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Chardonnay 2001

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    Jeremy Oliver 94 points!"A typically fine and focused chardonnay from the Croser stable whose fresh, but delicate aroma of lemon sherbet, apple and pear is backed by suggestions of creamy, clove-like oak and banana. Supple, long and elegant, unfolding a...

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    $40.00
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  • Petaluma Riesling Clare Valley 1997

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Riesling Clare Valley 1997

    Region: SA- Clare Valley

    Jeremy Oliver 94 points!"A classic, concentrated Clare Valley riesling with a pure delivery and almost oily concentration of intense varietal citrusy and apple/pear flavours balanced with a crisp definition of taught acids."Jeremy Oliver

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    $32.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2013

    Region: SA- Clare Valley

    Wine Front 93+ points!Lilies, spice, bath salts, ripe lemons almost to peach. Theres Big Flavour here, yet cool acid and chalkiness temper the fruit sweetness. Acidity feels a little choppy on the finish, and the length is good, but not great though I do...

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    $35.00
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  • Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 2000

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 2000

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    Jeremy Oliver 96 points"A complex, perfumed chardonnay poles apart from the Australian mainstream, scented with honeysuckle, stonefruit, melon and lemon. Initially creamy and fleshy, the palate then become taut and chalky, its peachy fruit finishing...

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    $90.00
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  • Petaluma Coonawarra Merlot 1999

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Coonawarra Merlot 1999

    Region: SA- Coonawarra

    -Jeremy Oliver 94 points!'Evolving, earthy and gamey aromas and floral perfumes of bright red plums, raspberries and red cherries are tightly matched with cedar/vanilla oak. Supple, restrained and creamy, the palate presents bright red fruits with finely...

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    $49.95
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  • Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2012

    Region: SA- Clare Valley

    "Lemon squash, ginger and florals, mineral oil, mixed citrus and apple. Plenty of flavour here " sweet fruit of a tangy tangerine persuasion - cut with fresh firm acidity and a long cool slatey finish. Tasty wine. Really tasty, with more to come."Wine...

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  • Petaluma Coonawarra Merlot 1998

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Coonawarra Merlot 1998

    Region: SA- Coonawarra

    Jeremy Oliver 93 points!"Monumentally powerful and perfumed, with an extract of rare fineness. Near-perfect balance between cherry/berry/red plum fruit, assertive oak and tannins. Drink 2010-2018+."

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    $58.50
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  • Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 1998

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 1998

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    Jeremy Oliver 97 points!"The third Tiers is a sumptuous and classy chardonnay of remarkable length, fineness and complexity. There's almost a wild viognier-like aspect to its fragrant aromas of honeysuckle, peach, wheatmeal and lemon blossom. The palate...

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    $90.00
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  • Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2008

    Region: SA- Coonawarra

    "A bouquet loaded with licorice, anise, five spice, exotic herbs and eucalyptus - an incredibly complex aromatic profile that leads to a palate showing gentle fruit sweetness and concentrated, but medium weight. There is a wash of iodine, tobacco leaf...

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    $70.00
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  • Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2010

    Region: SA- Clare Valley

    Tyson Stelzer 93 points! "Looking complete and composed, this shows the girth of the 2010 vintage with plenty of freshness and verve. Ripe lemon, lime and apple before it delves into stone fruit territory and has an almost candied density through the...

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  • Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 1997

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 1997

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    Jeremy Oliver 97 points!"Another superlative Tiers release which simultaneously manages to be sumptuous powerful but restrained and focused. its superbly long palate built around brightly flavoured and mouthfilling peach/melon/fig fruit is enhanced by...

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    $80.00
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  • Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill 2009

    Region: SA- Clare Valley

    Jeremy Oliver 97 points!'Heady, floral and perfumed, with a musky scent of white flowers, lavender, lime juice, green apple and lemon pith, this very refined and naturally balanced riesling reveals layers of crystal-clear fruit underpinned by very fine,...

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    $31.95
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2007

    Region: SA- Coonawarra

    96 POINTS - WINE FRONT!  94 POINTS - TYSON STELZER!   "Fabulous wine of concentration and deliciousness and terrific length and, well hmmm, general impressiveness. Violets, blackcurrant and blackberry with positive oak that tastes of...

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    $70.00
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  • Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 1996

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay 1996

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    Jeremy Oliver 96 points!"This pristine and spotless chardonnay is superbly presented wine of latent intensity and power. Its fragrant grapefruit, stonefruit, peach and apple flavours have soaked up the cinnamon and clove of new Vosges oak, while its...

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    $90.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2006

    Region: SA- Coonawarra

    95 POINTS - JEREMY OLIVER!  94 POINTS - WINE FRONT!   "Steeped in palate-staining flavours of cassis, mulberries, dark plums and cherries, this smooth, elegant and seamless cabernet blend reveals a dusty, slightly leafy aspect. With...

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    $75.00
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