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Henschke, Julius Riesling 2024
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Reviewed by: Angus Hughson
This 2024 Riesling Julius is a powerhouse with its tightly coiled aromas of Rose's lime juice and kaffir zest, which are youthful and well-composed. It has fantastic volume of flavor, with an almost chewy texture due to its density and sheer power. A backbone of crystalline acidity drives a slightly closed finish of exceptional length.
About the Producer
Henschkes family name and reputation are now being upheld by the fifth generation, Stephen and his wife Prue. Stephen is the biochemist and winemaker and Prue is the viticulturist. Over the past 14 years, Prue`s viticultural management has breathed new life into the vineyards, which fully capitalise on some of the most remarkable old vine material in the world. Both Stephen and Prue continue to craft their white wines with a focus on purity, while their red wines have a strong focus on terroir, using traditional winemaking techniques. The highly sought-after Hill of Grace is the product of vines planted in the 1860s and is Australia's greatest single vineyard Shiraz. HIil of Grace and Mount Edelstone are arguably the two oldest single vineyard wines produced in Australia that tell the wine story of Australia. Henschke Rieslings are the finest in the Eden Valley and amongst the very best in Australia.
