Henschke Louis

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Wine Description

A tribute to Louis Edmund Henschke (1919-1990), the fourth-generation grower of the Hill of Grace vineyard. His expertise as a vigneron has resulted in a legacy in the form of the famous vineyard being maintained using long-term organic principles. The semillon is a reserve selection from 50-year-old vines, grown in the Henschke vineyard at Eden Valley.

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Acclaim
“A parcel of semillon from within the Hill of Grace Vineyard that was planted in 1952. This has a very rich and ripe impression from the very outset with a smooth, lemon core of fruit aromas and flavors with a smooth, dense and concentrated palate. Subtle oak influence. Fresh acidity flushes the finish.”
— James Suckling, Jul 2019
"Vibrant and effusive, with honey and brioche flavors that are elegant and lush. Fried pineapple and lemony touches show on the juicy finish. "
— Wine Spectator, Nov 2016
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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
Harvest time:
17 February & 23 March
First vintage of this wine:
1995
Average Vine Age:
50 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Sémillon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
Animal based
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Stainless steel tanks
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
5% for 8 months
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Analytical Data
No relevant data were found.
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Wine Production

The Henschke vineyards are nurtured under biodynamic principles. 5% aged for 8 months in seasoned 225L French barriques while the remaining 95% is aged in tank on lees.

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About the Vineyard

A traditionally wet winter, mild spring and excellent fruit set provided a great start to the 2015 vintage after four vintages with below average yields. Spring was dry and led into a very mild, dry summer with no disease, resulting in fruit with higher natural acidity, and incredible flavour and colour concentration.