Henschke Julius Riesling

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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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Acclaim
“This vintage is richly scented, offering a heady mix of citrus, flowers and baking spice, with a slightly toasted, honeyed note at the back. The palate is smudged with warm stone mineral notes, showing purity, vibrancy and freshness. Drink now with delicate summer fare, or cellar for more complexity until 2030 or beyond.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2020
“The tart, steely 2018 Julius Riesling combines hints of lime and green apple with a dry, tongue-on-steel feel. It's lively despite the austerity, light-bodied and taut, needing some oysters as accompaniment or, if you prefer aged Aussie Riesling, a good 5-8 years in the cellar to round out.”
— Wine Advocate, May 2020
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Eden Valley Vineyard
Soil composition
Sandy loam over gravel and bedrock with patches of clay
Elevation:
1,640 feet
First vintage of this wine:
1994
Average Vine Age:
50 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Riesling
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
none
Fining agent:
Animal based
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3
Acidity:
6.6 g/L
Alcohol:
11.5 %
Residual sugar:
3 g/L
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Wine Production

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

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About the Vineyard

A moderately wet winter combined with average spring conditions meant that vines grew will in the mild weather. Ideal flowering conditions in late spring/early summer lead to the potential for near-average yields. Late December became warm and dry and assured for healthy canopies with low disease pressure. All in all, the 2018 vintage will be considered a standout of this decade.