2021 The Rose Grower

Eden Valley

Nebbiolo

Pale garnet with bright ruby hues. Delicate aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rosehip, red liquorice, bergamot, tarragon, dried fig and tea leaf. A complex and layered palate of red berries, plum and cherry is framed by lingering notes of rose petal, nutmeg and crushed dried herbs, balanced by minerality, refined tannins and fresh acidity for a long finish.

$50.00
$50.00
Pale garnet with bright ruby hues. Delicate aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rosehip, red liquorice, bergamot, tarrag...

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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 foggy 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, now home to the Henschke nebbiolo vines, as a dairy for generations. In the German language, Roesler is an occupational name for a rose grower.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Harvest Date: 29 April
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage rating: Excellent vintage

Cellaring potential: 15+ years (from vintage)

VINTAGE

Average winter rains were followed by even budburst, with buds showing good fruitfulness. Frost damage was significant in mid-October and early November, reducing the flowerheads in the later-bursting varieties. Otherwise, spring was cloudy with good rains pre-flowering, followed by short bursts of hot weather in late November. Flowering was mostly early, occurring from mid-November onwards, with riesling showing the most consistent fruit set. The late-flowering varieties were impacted by heat at the end of November and showed some coulure in the bunches. Strong winds on 5 December 2020 damaged the canopies, but the slightly battered crop remained disease free. January was dry, with a burst of heat prior to a perfectly timed rain event at veraison in early February. The lead up to vintage was cool, cloudy and mostly dry, resulting in balanced acidities and good aromatics in the white varieties. After our coolest summer for 19 years, a dry and warm autumn provided near-ideal conditions for ripening in our red varieties, achieving sensational colour, flavour and tannin maturity. Overall, the wines show great balance and potential for ageing.

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 foggy 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, now home to the Henschke nebbiolo vines, as a dairy for generations. In the German language, Roesler is an occupational name for a rose grower.

Varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Harvest Date: 29 April
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage rating: Excellent vintage

Cellaring potential: 15+ years (from vintage)

Average winter rains were followed by even budburst, with buds showing good fruitfulness. Frost damage was significant in mid-October and early November, reducing the flowerheads in the later-bursting varieties. Otherwise, spring was cloudy with good rains pre-flowering, followed by short bursts of hot weather in late November. Flowering was mostly early, occurring from mid-November onwards, with riesling showing the most consistent fruit set. The late-flowering varieties were impacted by heat at the end of November and showed some coulure in the bunches. Strong winds on 5 December 2020 damaged the canopies, but the slightly battered crop remained disease free. January was dry, with a burst of heat prior to a perfectly timed rain event at veraison in early February. The lead up to vintage was cool, cloudy and mostly dry, resulting in balanced acidities and good aromatics in the white varieties. After our coolest summer for 19 years, a dry and warm autumn provided near-ideal conditions for ripening in our red varieties, achieving sensational colour, flavour and tannin maturity. Overall, the wines show great balance and potential for ageing.

95 points
"Here is a wonderful example of how to manage and coax the best from the assertive tannins of this famous Piedmont variety. Yes the tannins are there, they have to be, but the bright red fruits with a lift of rhubarb and cranberry and little bright raspberry confection. I could drink a bit of this. Has that chalky ironstone and brick dust character you often find in the Barolos of...

RAY JORDAN, WINEPILOT.COM

93 points
"Fresh red cherry, hint strawberry roasted walnut aromas with hints of shellac and dried roses/potpourri notes. Supple textured wine with light red cherry, strawberry, hint raspberry fruits, roasted walnut, hint dried herbs/ sage notes, fine bitter-sweet tannins and fresh crisp acidity. Finishes minerally and long. Very attractive youthful nebbiolo with impressive sub-regional transparency. Need to sit with this to appreciate the unfolding complexity and detail in the wine. Not for...

ANDREW CAILLARD MW, THE VINTAGE JOURNAL

92 points
"This perfumed and subtle Nebbiolo expression has a distinct Langhe feel about it thanks to good complexity and approachability. Seamless red cherry, star anise, and pouch tobacco aromas are delivered with an almost Pinot Noir like seductive style. An ethereal palate follows suit, light weight with juicy upfront red berry flavours before building into more savoury, earthy tones. "

ANGUS HUGHSON, WINEPILOT.COM