Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris 2025

Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Elegance, clarity and cool-climate expression define the Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris 2025, sourced exclusively from the long-established Innes Vineyard in Littlehampton in the Adelaide Hills. This elevated site, shaped by sandy loam over weathered shale and clay, produces low-yielding fruit of impressive concentration, purity and aromatic depth. The wine reflects Henschke’s vineyard-first philosophy, guided by sustainability, biodiversity and gentle handling to preserve the natural character of the fruit. Pinot Gris has been grown here for over 25 years, with the Innes family tending the vines season after season. The combination of altitude, cooling slopes and finely textured soils results in small, flavour-packed berries with remarkable perfume and delicacy. Each parcel is monitored closely for even ripening and expressive varietal definition, ensuring fruit of striking intensity and finesse. Winemaking is restrained to honour the cool-climate origins of the vineyard. Fruit is hand-picked at optimal ripeness, fermented in stainless steel for purity and matured briefly on lees for subtle texture and savoury complexity. The 2025 vintage reveals a poised and fragrant Pinot Gris with lifted florals, stone-fruit generosity and spice-driven detail, showcasing Henschke’s hallmark balance of precision and quiet refinement. TASTING NOTES NOSE– Delicate and expressiveA bouquet of almond blossom, white rose, honeysuckle and jasmine, interwoven with white peach, poached pear, musk, orange zest and subtle hints of candied fennel and ground ginger. PALATE– Textural and vibrantLayers of nectarine, pear and gently spiced orchard fruits unfold with nutmeg, cardamom and hazelnut. Lees-derived texture adds richness while crisp acidity delivers balance, clarity and cool-climate precision. FINISH– Long and pureA lingering, spice-tinged finish with refined minerality, fresh acidity and seamless persistence, suggesting excellent mid-term cellaring potential. REVIEWS & ACCOLADESExcellent intensity of fruit here. Quality is announced from the outset. Pear, apple and chalk characters, a touch of florals, a tonic aspect. This Pinot Gris is straight, clean, well-flavoured and attractive from start to finish.”— Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 93 points FINER DETAILSStyle – White WineVarietal – Pinot GrisCountry – AustraliaRegion – Adelaide Hills, South AustraliaVineyard – Innes Vineyard, LittlehamptonVintage – 2025Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13.5%