Henschke Julius' Eden Valley Riesling
Country: Australia Region: Eden Valley
Varietal: Riesling Vintage: 2022
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Henschke Estate
Description:
In 1966, Cyril Henschke purchased 32 hectares of land on Cranes Range Road, two kilometres west of Henschke Cellars at 500 metres above sea level. Here he planted the Henschke Eden Valley vineyard, predominantly with Riesling and Shiraz, on sandy loam soils over gravel and bedrock, with patches of clay. Other varieties were added over the years. This wine is named after ancestor Julius Henschke, a highly acclaimed artist and sculptor.
Ageing Potential: Excellent Vintage, Drink up to 20 years from vintage
Tasting Note:
"Pale lemon with green hues. Lifted aromas of frangipani, kaffir lime leaf, citrus blossom and lime zest, with notes of bergamot orange, white currant, thyme and green peppercorn. The palate shows excellent flavour intensity with concentrated lime juice, grapefruit and white peach, balanced by focused and defined acidity, and a river pebble mineral mouthfeel driving the powerful and long finish
Food Matches: Seafood, Scallop & Oysters
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Description
Country: Australia Region: Eden Valley
Varietal: Riesling Vintage: 2022
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Henschke Estate
Description:
In 1966, Cyril Henschke purchased 32 hectares of land on Cranes Range Road, two kilometres west of Henschke Cellars at 500 metres above sea level. Here he planted the Henschke Eden Valley vineyard, predominantly with Riesling and Shiraz, on sandy loam soils over gravel and bedrock, with patches of clay. Other varieties were added over the years. This wine is named after ancestor Julius Henschke, a highly acclaimed artist and sculptor.
Ageing Potential: Excellent Vintage, Drink up to 20 years from vintage
Tasting Note:
"Pale lemon with green hues. Lifted aromas of frangipani, kaffir lime leaf, citrus blossom and lime zest, with notes of bergamot orange, white currant, thyme and green peppercorn. The palate shows excellent flavour intensity with concentrated lime juice, grapefruit and white peach, balanced by focused and defined acidity, and a river pebble mineral mouthfeel driving the powerful and long finish
Food Matches: Seafood, Scallop & Oysters
