Henschke Green's Hill Riesling 2008

Name: Henschke Green's Hill Riesling 2008
Brand: Henschke
SKU: HKGHR08
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100% riesling grown on Stephen and Prue Henschke’s Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters. Bottle aged at Henschke Cellars in Keyneton for museum release.
Pale straw with lime hues. Fragrant layers of citrus blossom florals, lemon and lime zest, sherbet and bath talcs, with a hint of honey indicating development. Focused citrus juice, Bickford’s lime, lime leaf and grapefruit flavours are complemented by wet stone minerality and tightly wound acidity for a long, fine, crisp finish.

Maker

Henschke

Varietal

Riesling

Country

Australia

Region

Barossa Valley, South Australia

Vintage

2008

ABV

12.5%

Bottle size

750ml

Henschke is a prestigious, family-owned winery with a rich legacy that spans over 153 years and six generations. Founded in 1862 by Johann Christian Henschke, the winery began with a modest vineyard in Keyneton, South Australia, and has since grown into one of Australia’s most celebrated wine estates. Located in the renowned Eden Valley wine region, Henschke's vineyards extend across some of the most esteemed wine-growing areas, including the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. Their acclaimed single-vineyard sites, such as Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone, are a testament to the family's commitment to producing exceptional, site-specific wines that embody the uniqueness of their terroir.

The Henschke family’s dedication to excellence has earned them international recognition and accolades. In 2021, they were honoured as Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year, further solidifying their global reputation for outstanding craftsmanship. Additionally, Henschke was named Winery of the Year by Halliday Wine Companion, and they proudly carry the Robert Parker Wine Advocate Green Emblem, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious winemaking practices. With a legacy built on quality and innovation, Henschke continues to shape the future of Australian winemaking while maintaining their foundational values of excellence and respect for the land.

There was a below average winter rainfall lead-up to the 2008 vintage in the Adelaide Hills. Spring was mild with rainfall periods in October, early mid-November and mid-December. Fine weather at the end of November allowed for good flowering, which was followed by a dry and hotter than average early summer, which encouraged good growth and some restriction on berry and bunch size. From mid-January through February mild temperatures and cold nights followed, which ensured excellent development of fruit colour, flavour and acidity. Harvest began three weeks early at the end of February with the white varieties, coinciding with an unprecedented record heat wave of 15 days over 35C in early March. The unexpected continual heat seemed never-ending but the natural advantage afforded by the Adelaide Hills is the altitude (600m), which provided cooler growing conditions and assisted with acid retention in the grapes and greater purity of fruit flavours. Handpicking allowed selection of the best quality fruit, producing some excellent to exceptional wines, in particular riesling. It was an ideal season to practise organic viticulture and a season that demanded biodynamics to keep the vines healthy.

Tasting notes

NOSE
Lemon, Honey, Bath Talcs

Fragrant layers of citrus blossom florals, lemon and lime zest, sherbet and bath talcs, with a hint of honey indicating development.

PALATE
Rich, Powerful, Encompassing

Focused citrus juice, Bickford’s lime, lime leaf and grapefruit flavours are complemented by wet stone minerality.

FINISH
Long, Curd, Crisp

Tightly wound acidity for a long, fine, crisp finish.

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