🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with fresh green hues. Bright, pristine and youthful in the glass, reflecting the purity and vibrancy of classic Eden Valley Riesling.
👃 Aromas
Beautifully fragrant and lifted, with white rose, almond blossom, frangipani and jasmine complemented by lime leaf, white musk and subtle fresh herbs. Elegant floral characters sit alongside vibrant citrus and white stone fruit.
👅 Palate
Intense, pure and beautifully focused, delivering lemon rind, fresh lime and white stone fruit. Fine mineral acidity provides precision and energy, giving the wine excellent balance and impressive drive across the palate.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Crisp and finely structured, with a delicate mineral texture and wonderfully refreshing acidity. The finish is long, clean and persistent, with lingering citrus and a mouth-watering mineral edge.
🍇 Overall Style
A classic Eden Valley Riesling combining floral aromatics, intense citrus fruit and beautifully defined acidity. The 2023 vintage benefited from a long, cool ripening period that helped preserve flavour and natural acidity. Henschke regards 2023 as an exceptional Riesling vintage, with Peggy’s Hill offering excellent long-term cellaring potential.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh oysters, King George whiting, grilled prawns, sashimi or lightly spiced Asian dishes. Its vibrant citrus character and fine acidity also make it an excellent partner for fresh seafood, herb salads and goat’s cheese.
⭐ BBD Verdict
A superb Eden Valley Riesling from Henschke—pure, vibrant and beautifully precise. Fragrant florals, intense lemon and lime flavours and a fine mineral acidity combine in a wine with immediate drinking appeal and impressive ageing potential. An excellent example of why Eden Valley remains one of Australia’s benchmark regions for Riesling.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
