2024 The Nurturer

Barossa

Carignan Counoise Grenache Gris Grenache Noir 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 through organic composts, as well as native grasses and flowering plants, with the aim of optimising soil and vine health. Inspired by Prue’s recent plantings of site-suited varieties in the Henschke ‘Home Gardens’ Vineyard, The Nurturer is a sequential fermentation of carignan, counoise, grenache gris, grenache noir, clairette, cinsault and shiraz, with each variety added in harvest order.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 22% carignan, 19% counoise, 17% grenache gris, 15% grenache noir, 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 through organic composts, as well as native grasses and flowering plants, with the aim of optimising soil and vine health. Inspired by Prue’s recent plantings of site-suited varieties in the Henschke ‘Home Gardens’ Vineyard, The Nurturer is a sequential fermentation of carignan, counoise, grenache gris, grenache noir, clairette, cinsault and shiraz, with each variety added in harvest order.

Varieties: 22% carignan, 19% counoise, 17% grenache gris, 15% grenache noir, 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.

93 Points
"Dusty earth red cherries, red plums, wild strawberry and raspberry scents mix with crushed herbs. It’s brisk, fruit filled, warm and textural with a charming down-to-earth kind of quality which reminds me very much of the woman it honours. Cherry and summer fruits aplenty range across the palate studded in spices with herbs, chocolate and anise background notes. Bright acidity and mellow, gentle tannins make The Nurturer a versatile all-rounder."

JENI PORT, WINEPILOT.COM

92 Points
"...it bursts with Bing cherry, raspberry jam, blackcurrant juice, and mulberry, laced with lavender florals that add charm and levity. The palate follows suit, light on its feet and cool-fruited, with macerated raspberry, plum, and berry fruit roll-up flavours gliding high through the mouth. Delicate floral notes linger beneath the surface. Fine, chalky tannins provide subtle grip and structure, gently framing the fruit through a clean, vibrant finish."

TOM KLINE, WINEPILOT.COM