Henschke Julius Riesling 2024 1.5L

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Product Description:This Eden Valley Riesling from Henschke delivers crystalline precision with remarkable length. The 2024 Julius Riesling is sourced from the family’s certified-organic Eden Valley Vineyard, along with select high-quality sites in the region. Fermented in stainless steel and bottled early to preserve its purity, it captures the region’s hallmark citrus intensity, floral lift, and mineral drive. Presented here in a rare 1.5L magnum, it’s a wine designed to shine both now and with decades of cellaring. The season brought lower yields but outstanding concentration. Fragrant makrut lime leaf, lemon zest, citrus blossom, and frangipani lead to a palate of white peach, clover, pink grapefruit, and subtle white musk. Flinty edges and saline acidity carry the wine to a stunningly persistent finish. With only 11% ABV, it retains freshness while delivering remarkable depth, a true expression of Eden Valley Riesling. Ideal for festive occasions, long seafood lunches, or patient cellaring, this magnum will reward those who appreciate the gradual transformation of great Riesling. Crafted in Eden Valley, shipped from Sydney with fast metro delivery and Australia-wide dispatch. The Maker Henschke is one of Australia’s most prestigious and historic wineries, with over 153 years and six generations of family ownership. Located in Keyneton, South Australia, within the renowned Eden Valley wine region, Henschke has built a legacy of crafting premium wines, including its iconic single-vineyard wines, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone. Since 1862, the Henschke family has cultivated exceptional vineyards in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley, and Adelaide Hills, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation. Stephen and Prue Henschke, the fifth-generation winemaker and viticulturist team, have led the winery since 1979, restoring native vegetation and adopting organic and biodynamic vineyard practices. The sixth generation, led by Johann Henschke, continues to honour the traditions of the past while embracing modern winemaking techniques to ensure Henschke remains a leader in fine wine production.Henschke’s commitment to sustainability and excellence has garnered numerous accolades, including the Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year (2021) and the Halliday Wine Companion’s Winery of the Year. The winery has also been recognised with the Robert Parker Wine Advocate Green Emblem, highlighting its dedication to environmentally conscious practices. Philosophy Henschke’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that great wines are made in the vineyard. The winery has embraced organic and biodynamic farming practices, ensuring the health of the vines and the land for future generations. By working with nature rather than against it, they produce wines that are not only reflective of the place but also allow the true expression of the fruit to come through. The family’s attention to detail, commitment to quality, and respect for the environment have resulted in a portfolio of wines that have gained worldwide recognition for their excellence. Tasting NotesNOSE– Floral & MineralLime pastille, chamomile, and citrus blossom with hints of spicy green peppercorn, anise, and flinty minerality. PALATE– Pure & LayeredWhite peach and pink grapefruit with clover, white musk, and a fine bittersweet texture. FINISH– Long & SalineGrapefruit pith, talc-like minerals, and quartz-bright acidity giving phenomenal persistence. Reviews & Accolades Delicious to drink now, but bottle age complexity beckons. – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal, 97 Points Phenomenal length, some fruit sweetness fills in at the middle but is well balanced by a fine grip at the finish. – Stuart Knox, The Real Review, 96 Points The 2024 Julius Riesling is lean and austere, both aromatically and in the mouth. One must wait for the length of