2012 The Rose Grower

Eden Valley

Nebbiolo Barbera

Pale garnet with tawny hues. Perfumed aromas of rose petal and maraschino cherry are entwined with anise, mace, pink peppercorn and turned earth. The palate is complex yet balanced, with cranberry, rhubarb, orange peel and dried oregano, framed by bright acidity and supple, savoury tannins delivering a long, textural finish.

$70.00
$70.00
Pale garnet with tawny hues. Perfumed aromas of rose petal and maraschino cherry are entwined with anise, mace, pink ...

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BACKGROUND

Stephen and Prue Henschke added to Cyril’s original 1960s plantings on the Henschke Eden Valley Vineyard to trial newly introduced varieties to Australia: nebbiolo, barbera, tempranillo and graciano. The nebbiolo vines were planted in 2003 on rocky soils on an elevated, north-facing slope at the source of the North Para River, at the top of the range overlooking the village of Eden Valley. First produced in 2010, this wine is named after the Roesler family who managed the property, as a dairy for generations. In the German language, Roesler is an occupational name for a rose grower.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 89% Nebbiolo and 11% Barbera

Harvest Date: 20 April

Alcohol: 13%

Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage

Maturation: The nebbiolo was traditionally co-fermented with barbera for added complexity, then matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 12 months prior to blending and bottling. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.

Drinking Window: Drink now to 2030+

VINTAGE

The La Niña pattern weakened in the lead-up to the 2012 vintage, resulting in below-average winter and spring rainfall. Spring was mild with few frost events, however flowering and fruit set were affected by wet, drizzly weather, leading to average yields. Summer was mild, providing slow ripening, with wines showing beautiful aromatics, excellent intensity and length of flavour.

TASTING NOTES

Stephen and Prue Henschke added to Cyril’s original 1960s plantings on the Henschke Eden Valley Vineyard to trial newly introduced varieties to Australia: nebbiolo, barbera, tempranillo and graciano. The nebbiolo vines were planted in 2003 on rocky soils on an elevated, north-facing slope at the source of the North Para River, at the top of the range overlooking the village of Eden Valley. First produced in 2010, this wine is named after the Roesler family who managed the property, as a dairy for generations. In the German language, Roesler is an occupational name for a rose grower.

Varieties: 89% Nebbiolo and 11% Barbera

Harvest Date: 20 April

Alcohol: 13%

Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage

Maturation: The nebbiolo was traditionally co-fermented with barbera for added complexity, then matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 12 months prior to blending and bottling. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.

Drinking Window: Drink now to 2030+

The La Niña pattern weakened in the lead-up to the 2012 vintage, resulting in below-average winter and spring rainfall. Spring was mild with few frost events, however flowering and fruit set were affected by wet, drizzly weather, leading to average yields. Summer was mild, providing slow ripening, with wines showing beautiful aromatics, excellent intensity and length of flavour.