Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Barbera
Barbera100%
Drinking Window 2024-2049+
Classification Exceptional vintage
Region Eden Valley
Soil Rocky loam soils on north-facing slope
Elevation 500.0 meters
Harvest Dates 4 April 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open-Top Fermenters
Oak Aging 7 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size hogshead
Production Details 100% Barbera vines planted in 2002 on rocky loam soils adjacent to nebbiolo, on north-facing slope at source of North Para River in Eden Valley. Low-yielding vineyard, hand selected and vinified in open-top fermenters. Matured 7 months in 100% seasoned French oak hogsheads prior to blending and bottling. Named 'Roeslein' (little rose) in tribute to Roesler family property, now Henschke Eden Valley Vineyard.
Tasting Notes Dark crimson and ruby; raspberry, red currant, blackberry, plum, dried herbs, black pepper, nutmeg, cocoa, wild red berries, morello cherry and rhubarb; bright and expressive with velvety tannins and a long, elegant finish.
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