2022 Springton Vineyard

Eden Valley

Rielsing

Medium gold with green hues. Captivating aromas of citrus blossom, dried mandarin and lime are complemented by chamomile tea, fresh marjoram, beeswax and hints of shortcrust pastry. A concentrated palate of lemon oil, lime marmalade and honeyed citrus is enhanced by almond and brioche, with refined acidity and a creamy texture for a long, balanced finish. 

$44.00
$44.00
Medium gold with green hues. Captivating aromas of citrus blossom, dried mandarin and lime are complemented by chamom...

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BACKGROUND

Fourth-generation winemaker, Cyril 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 single-vineyard selection grown near the village of Springton lies at the cooler southern end of the region at around 450 metres, producing distinctive fine, minerally, lime flavours with crisp acidity and exceptional ageing potential.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Riesling

Harvest Date: 19 March

Alcohol: 12%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage

Maturation: Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the aromatic fruit characters. Bottle-aged prior to release to develop further complexity and balance.

Drinking Window: Drink now to 2030+

VINTAGE

The winter of 2021 brought good rainfall to refill soil profiles and the cool, slow start to the growing season resulted in budburst occurring two weeks later than average. Late flowering (late November to early December) avoided cold and windy conditions, resulting in good fruit set, albeit smaller yields. A burst of summer heat without extremes supported berry development and balanced canopy growth. Welcome rain in late January kicked off veraison and ripening, providing a mild and dry finish to summer. 2022 was a late vintage with harvest dates 1–2 weeks later than the historical average. The resulting wines have great elegance with excellent aromatic and flavour intensity, bright acidity and wonderful ageing potential.

TASTING NOTES

Fourth-generation winemaker, Cyril 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 single-vineyard selection grown near the village of Springton lies at the cooler southern end of the region at around 450 metres, producing distinctive fine, minerally, lime flavours with crisp acidity and exceptional ageing potential.

Varieties: 100% Riesling

Harvest Date: 19 March

Alcohol: 12%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage

Maturation: Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the aromatic fruit characters. Bottle-aged prior to release to develop further complexity and balance.

Drinking Window: Drink now to 2030+

The winter of 2021 brought good rainfall to refill soil profiles and the cool, slow start to the growing season resulted in budburst occurring two weeks later than average. Late flowering (late November to early December) avoided cold and windy conditions, resulting in good fruit set, albeit smaller yields. A burst of summer heat without extremes supported berry development and balanced canopy growth. Welcome rain in late January kicked off veraison and ripening, providing a mild and dry finish to summer. 2022 was a late vintage with harvest dates 1–2 weeks later than the historical average. The resulting wines have great elegance with excellent aromatic and flavour intensity, bright acidity and wonderful ageing potential.