2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Semillon
Classification Exceptional vintage
Region Eden Valley
Soil Shallow red-brown earths in the hill of grace vineyard
Harvest Dates 8 March 2022
Vine Age Semillon vines planted in 1952
Oak Types French oak; 100% seasoned
Barrel Size 225L barrique
Production Details Limited-release, single-vineyard Semillon from low-yielding vines planted in 1952 in the Hill of Grace Vineyard; the 2022 growing season finished mild and dry, and harvest occurred one to two weeks later than the historical average.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with green hues; citrus blossom, meadow flowers, lime zest, fresh white peach, lemon curd, citrus and stone fruits, lemon verbena, jasmine, tarragon, toasted almond, mineral acidity, long crisp finish
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Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Drinking Window 2018-2028+
Region Eden Valley
Soil Red-brown earth, Shallow soils on hill of grace vineyard
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barrique
Production Details 100% Semillon planted in 1952 by Louis Henschke (fourth generation). Grown on 13 rows within Hill of Grace vineyard. Matured in old French oak barrels for 8 months. Dry-grown vineyard.
Producer Information
Website
Address
1428 Keyneton Road, Keyneton SA 5353
Phone
+61 8 8564 8223
Email
Owner
Stephen and Prue Henschke
Cellarmaster
Stephen Henschke, Johann Henschke