An Australian expression of Nebbiolo with precision and quiet poise. From the elevated slopes above Eden Valley, Henschke’s The Rose Grower 2022 reveals how this noble Piedmontese grape adapts to South Australian light and soil. Named in honour of the Roesler family, who once tended this property as a dairy, it now produces fruit defined by clarity, fragrance, and fine structure. The vines sit on rocky, fog-affected terrain overlooking the North Para River, capturing cool morning mists and long, measured ripening.
Fermented on skins for five months and matured for eleven months in seasoned French oak, this wine shows the Henschke family’s meticulous approach to texture and balance. The result is a pure, restrained Nebbiolo that combines lifted aromatics with firm yet graceful tannins, reflecting both its Italian heritage and its Australian provenance. A wine of depth and focus, built for those who appreciate precision and longevity.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Fragrant and floral
Perfumed aromas of raspberry, red cherry, rose petal and dried herbs.
PALATE
– Bright and textural
Layers of red cherry, bergamot, fennel and subtle liquorice, supported by fine tannins and vibrant acidity.
FINISH
– Long and savoury
A clean, drying finish with hints of spice and mineral grip.
Reviews & Accolades
“Rose petal, rosehip, pressed flowers rise from the glass with cherry, cherry stone and a mineral flintiness… flavours combine rose-based floral aromatics with the red fruits on the palate, plus an additional splash of white pepper, anise and spice. Intense, bright and nicely textural with the grape’s tell-tale tannin presence noted but not obstructive.”
– Jeni Port, WinePilot, 94 Points
Finer Details:
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Nebbiolo
Country - Australia
Region - Eden Valley, South Australia
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%
Closure - Cork