TASTING NOTES FOR Hentley Farm Riesling Eden Valley South Australia 2026

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with brilliant green highlights. Bright, youthful and crystal clear in the glass, reflecting the freshness and purity expected from high-altitude Eden Valley Riesling.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and intensely aromatic, with fresh lime, lemon zest and grapefruit complemented by green apple, delicate white blossom and subtle tropical notes of guava and passionfruit. A fine mineral character adds further complexity.

👅 Palate
Crisp, vibrant and beautifully focused, delivering concentrated citrus flavours of lime, lemon and grapefruit alongside green apple and subtle white stone fruit. Bright natural acidity provides excellent drive, purity and balance.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied yet finely textured, with refreshing acidity and a subtle chalky, mineral edge. The finish is long, clean and precise, leaving lingering citrus and delicate floral characters.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Eden Valley Riesling—pure, aromatic and beautifully refreshing. Hentley Farm sources its Riesling from selected high-altitude Eden Valley sites, producing a style designed to offer vibrant drinking when young while possessing the structure to develop with bottle age.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh oysters, prawns, grilled fish, salt and pepper squid, Thai salads, Vietnamese dishes, lightly spiced Asian cuisine and fresh goat’s cheese.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A beautifully fresh and energetic Riesling that showcases why Eden Valley has such a strong reputation for the variety. Vibrant citrus, floral aromatics, fine minerality and mouth-watering acidity combine in a precise and highly drinkable wine. Excellent enjoyed young and fresh, with the structure to reward careful cellaring.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷