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In the mid-to-late 1980s a lot of of these fantastic reds could be bought for a song but eventually the rest of the world received to taste them and south australia wine guide net shop this, extra to the explosion in wine rates in the 90s, now generally indicates making do with one thing more cost-effective. Considering the fact that 1979, Stephen Henschke has been fine-tuning these currently well-established single-vineyard-based reds whilst his wife Prue has maintained and progressively renewed the present vineyard assets. There are now 115 ha of estate vineyards recently converted to biodynamic regime the biggest section (50 ha) in the Eden Valley. Meticulously seasoned American oak is favoured and red wine fermentations are now finished in new oak. Fantastic fruit in a complete, supple, lushly textured wine is the traditional Henschke type, with more depth and dimension in the prime wines. The most celebrated, and automatically highly-priced vineyard, the eight ha Hill of Grace, incorporates a parcel of vines (Grandfathers Block) that date in component from the 1860s. A 2nd label Hill of Roses also comes from the Hill of Grace vineyard. From near by, Mount Edelstone (the 1st to be bottled individually in 1952) is arguably additional consistent, with additional pepper and spice character, if missing the further majesty of Hill of Grace. Cyril Henschke Cabernet, previously completely Cabernet Sauvignon, now involves a very little Merlot and Cabernet Franc and displays excellent pure blackberry, cassis fruit and fine grained tannins. The ageing probable of all 3 prime reds is nicely confirmed. Abbott’s Prayer is based on Merlot but supplemented by the two Cabernets and sees only French oak. Like the lately launched Grenache dominated mix, Johann’s Garden, it is practically right away drinkable but has real depth and concentration as well. Newish Henry’s Seven is is a stylish mix of Shiraz, Grenache and Viognier. From a get started in the early 1990s whites have steadily enhanced, especially the extreme, taut and concentrated (and ageworthy) Lenswood Croft Chardonnay and Eden Valley Louis Sémillon. There’s excellent varietal intensity in Crane’s Chardonnay, Julius Riesling and Joseph’s Hill Gewürztraminer, all from Eden Valley fruit. A second Riesling, Green’s Hill is sourced from the Adelaide Hills as is Littlehampton Pinot Gris (£D). Also made but not tasted are Sauvignon (Coralinga – £D) and Pinot Noir (Giles – £E). Tilly’s Vineyard is a pretty gluggable blend of Sémillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon.

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