Henschke Julius Riesling
Wine Description
Cyril Henschke developed the Henschke reputation for premium riesling wines as early as the 1950s from the vineyard areas of Eden Valley, Keyneton and Springton in the Eden Valley wine region. This region provides ideal ripening conditions for the riesling grape and has a unique track record of exceptional ageing potential for the variety. The Eden Valley riesling vineyard is planted on sandy loam over gravel and bedrock with patches of clay. The wine is named after ancestor Julius Henschke, a highly acclaimed artist and sculptor.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
Analytical Data
Wine Production
Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters
About the Vineyard
Vintage 2019 shaped up to be a challenging one, with below-average yields, however the quality was very high. A dry winter, spring and summer with warmer than average temperatures in January and February lead to the early onset of vintage. For 2019, Riesling is a standout.
