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95
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James Halliday's Wine Companion
White
Classification
Riesling
Variety
2008
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Adelaide Hills
Region
12.5%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"Clean and crisp, with a strong structural underlay courtesy of minerally/flinty notes alongside zesty, citrussy acidity; has very good length."
- James Halliday's Wine Companion
Tasting Notes
100% riesling grown on Stephen and Prue Henschke’s Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters. Bottle aged at Henschke Cellars in Keyneton for museum release.
Pale straw with lime hues. Fragrant layers of citrus blossom florals, lemon and lime zest, sherbet and bath talcs, with a hint of honey indicating development. Focused citrus juice, Bickford’s lime, lime leaf and grapefruit flavours are complemented by wet stone minerality and tightly wound acidity for a long, fine, crisp finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity