Henschke Julius Riesling 2024 3pack 11% Magnum 1500ml

Henschke Julius Riesling 2024 3pack 11% Magnum 1500ml

Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale gold with green hues.

Aroma
Fragrant makrut lime leaf and lemon zest aromas with floral hints of citrus blossom, frangipani, chamomile and white clover, and supporting notes of spicy green peppercorn and anise.

Palate
The palate has an intense core of fresh citrus, Kaffir lime zest and white peach, layered with clover, chamomile, white musk, green apple and pink grapefruit, knitted together by bright and pure acidity, driving an impressively long and crisp finish.

Winemakers comments
Fourth-generation winemaker, Cyril developed the Henschke reputation for premium Eden Valley riesling from 1961. This region provides ideal ripening conditions for riesling and a unique track record of exceptional ageing potential. The Henschke Eden Valley riesling vineyard is planted on sandy loam over gravel and bedrock with patches of clay. Since 1992, this wine has been named as a tribute to ancestor Albert Julius Henschke (1888-1955), a highly acclaimed artist and sculptor. Julius was recognised for his ornate headstones and angel sculptures at the Gnadenberg Cemetery, as well as his most celebrated work, the inspiring National War Memorial on North Terrace in Adelaide.

Maturation
Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters.

Vintage notes
The lead up to the 2024 season in the Eden Valley was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. Our focus on canopy health in the vineyard was vital and this attention to detail resulted in pure and intense primary fruit characters in our white wines, with stunning acidity and freshness.

Grape variety
100% Riesling

PH
2.98

Acidity
7.46 g/L

Country: Australia
Region: Eden Valley
Vintage: 2024
Variety: Riesling
Alcohol volume: 11.0
Closure: Screwcap
Volume: 1.5L
Weight: 2.97kg
Wine style: White (Crisp Fresh)