Note de dégustation (anglais)

This Riesling is a pale straw colour with green hues. The nose displays intense lemon and lime zest, green peppercorns and distinct minerality, with lifted floral notes. It finishes with concentrated lime flavours accented with cardamom spice. Fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage (no oak or tank maturation) to preserve the wine’s fruit characteristics, the Julius Riesling has a textured, mildpalate that leads to a long, crisp and clean finish. Riesling is the classic grape variety of Germany and one of the earliest varieties brought to South Australia. Cyril Henschke developed the Henschke reputation for premium Riesling wines as early as the 1950s, from the vineyard areas of Eden Valley, Keneton and Springton. These dry, food-oriented wines are clean and crisp. They have the ability to age into delicious marmalade on toast flavours, due to the cool climate of the Eden Valley region. This region provides ideal ripening conditions for the Riesling grape and has a unique track record of exceptional aging potential for the variety. The Eden Valley Riesling vineyard is planted on sandy loam over gravel and bedrock, with patches of clay. Julius has been named in tribute to ancestor Julius Henschke, a highly acclaimed artist and sculptor. Cellaring and Pairing Suggestions: Excellent vintage, drink now to 2025. Pair with Cobb salad, broiled or baked white fish with wild rice or roasted herb potatoes.