2024 The Nurturer

Barossa

carignan, counoise, grenache gris, grenache, clairette, cinsault, shiraz

Pale crimson with ruby hues. Enticing aromas of red cherry, raspberry and Satsuma plum, with notes of rose petal, bergamot, lavender, Dutch liquorice and star anise. A bright, layered palate of forest fruits, rhubarb, pomegranate and mulberry, supported by  bright acidity and fine-grained tannins.

$40.00
$40.00
Pale crimson with ruby hues. Enticing aromas of red cherry, raspberry and Satsuma plum, with notes of rose petal, ber...

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BACKGROUND

Named in honour of Prue Henschke, a highly regarded botanist, environmentalist and viticulturist, The Nurturer celebrates Prue’s dedication to regenerating our vineyards and soils through organic and biodynamic principles, to create the best environment for plant growth. Inspired by Prue’s plantings of trial varieties in the Henschke ‘Home Gardens’ Vineyard in the Eden Valley, The Nurturer is a sequential ferment of carignan, counoise, grenache gris, grenache noir, clairette, cinsault and shiraz from both the Eden Valley and Barossa Valley.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 22% carignan, 19% counoise, 17% grenache gris, 15% grenache, 11% clairette, 9% cinsault, 7% shiraz

Harvest Date: 2 - 18 April

Alcohol: 12.5%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional

Maturation: Matured in 100% seasoned French oak puncheons for 6 months prior to blending and bottling.

Cellaring Potential: 10+ years cellaring from vintage

VINTAGE

The lead up to the 2024 season in the Eden Valley was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. The resulting white wines show pure and intense primary fruit with stunning acidity and freshness. Our focus on canopy health in the vineyard was vital in producing vibrant fruit in the 2024 growing season and this attention to detail resulted in impressive colour and intensity of fruit character in our red wines, with excellent tannin maturity and evocative aromas.

TASTING NOTES

Named in honour of Prue Henschke, a highly regarded botanist, environmentalist and viticulturist, The Nurturer celebrates Prue’s dedication to regenerating our vineyards and soils through organic and biodynamic principles, to create the best environment for plant growth. Inspired by Prue’s plantings of trial varieties in the Henschke ‘Home Gardens’ Vineyard in the Eden Valley, The Nurturer is a sequential ferment of carignan, counoise, grenache gris, grenache noir, clairette, cinsault and shiraz from both the Eden Valley and Barossa Valley.

Varieties: 22% carignan, 19% counoise, 17% grenache gris, 15% grenache, 11% clairette, 9% cinsault, 7% shiraz

Harvest Date: 2 - 18 April

Alcohol: 12.5%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional

Maturation: Matured in 100% seasoned French oak puncheons for 6 months prior to blending and bottling.

Cellaring Potential: 10+ years cellaring from vintage

The lead up to the 2024 season in the Eden Valley was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. The resulting white wines show pure and intense primary fruit with stunning acidity and freshness. Our focus on canopy health in the vineyard was vital in producing vibrant fruit in the 2024 growing season and this attention to detail resulted in impressive colour and intensity of fruit character in our red wines, with excellent tannin maturity and evocative aromas.