2008 Green's Hill

Riesling

In 1981, fifth-generation Henschke winemaker Stephen and his viticulturist wife Prue purchased a property in the Adelaide Hills and were among the first to plant vines on the beautiful steep slopes of Lenswood in 1982.  At 550m, the Lenswood Vineyard offers not only views toward the older vine country, but also higher rainfall and humidity at the right time of the year, cooler temperatures to retain natural acidity, and still enough sunshine to fully ripen the grapes. The Green’s Hill Riesling was planted on a west-facing slope, on loam soil containing shale fragments. It was so named as it overlooks the apple orchards operated by the Green family since 1893.

$51.00
$51.00
In 1981, fifth-generation Henschke winemaker Stephen and his viticulturist wife Prue purchased a property in the Adel...

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BACKGROUND

In 1981, fifth-generation Henschke winemaker Stephen and his viticulturist wife Prue purchased a property in the Adelaide Hills and were among the first to plant vines on the beautiful steep slopes of Lenswood in 1982. At 550m, the Lenswood Vineyard offers not only views toward the older vine country, but also higher rainfall and humidity at the right time of the year, cooler temperatures to retain natural acidity, and still enough sunshine to fully ripen the grapes. The Green’s Hill Riesling was planted on a west-facing slope, on loam soil containing shale fragments. It was so named as it overlooks the apple orchards operated by the Green family since 1893.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Riesling
Harvest Date: 6 March
Alcohol: 12.5%
Vintage rating: Great vintage
Cellaring potential: Drink now - 2030

VINTAGE

A mild and unusually frost-free spring provided regular rainfall in the lead up to a dry and hot summer. Mild temperatures and cold nights from mid-January through February ensured excellent development of fruit colour, flavour and balance of PH and acidity. An unprecedented 15-day heat wave in March caused vine stress, although the natural advantage of Lenswood’s high altitude provided relief. Careful hand picking ensured the best quality fruit of intense colour and flavour was selected.

TASTING NOTES

In 1981, fifth-generation Henschke winemaker Stephen and his viticulturist wife Prue purchased a property in the Adelaide Hills and were among the first to plant vines on the beautiful steep slopes of Lenswood in 1982. At 550m, the Lenswood Vineyard offers not only views toward the older vine country, but also higher rainfall and humidity at the right time of the year, cooler temperatures to retain natural acidity, and still enough sunshine to fully ripen the grapes. The Green’s Hill Riesling was planted on a west-facing slope, on loam soil containing shale fragments. It was so named as it overlooks the apple orchards operated by the Green family since 1893.

Varieties: 100% Riesling
Harvest Date: 6 March
Alcohol: 12.5%
Vintage rating: Great vintage
Cellaring potential: Drink now - 2030

A mild and unusually frost-free spring provided regular rainfall in the lead up to a dry and hot summer. Mild temperatures and cold nights from mid-January through February ensured excellent development of fruit colour, flavour and balance of PH and acidity. An unprecedented 15-day heat wave in March caused vine stress, although the natural advantage of Lenswood’s high altitude provided relief. Careful hand picking ensured the best quality fruit of intense colour and flavour was selected.