Henschke2019 Croft Chardonnay, Henschke
Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, AustraliaVintage: 2019
Seductive aromas of pear skin, grapefruit, white stone-fruit, citrus blossom and white flowers are complemented by hints of apple, lemon curd, clove spice and toasted almonds. Intense and focussed, the palate shows layer upon layer of pear and white peach, tightly wound by a deliciously creamy texture, and perfectly balanced with nectarine acidity and subtle oak nuances, for a powerful yet elegantly restrained, lingering finish.
Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke and his wife Prue purchased the Lenswood property in the Adelaide Hills in 1981. At 550 metres above sea level, the Lenswood vineyard offers not only magnificent views over the traditional vine country but also higher rainfall and humidity, cooler temperatures to retain high natural acidity, yet still enough sunshine to fully ripen the grapes. The chardonnay vineyard, which consists of seven clones, has taken its name from Frederick Croft, an orchardist who took up a neighbouring property in 1938.
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World-class Chardonnay by Henschke
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100% Chardonnay
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Description
Henschke is one of the world’s greatest wine estates producing some of the most iconic wines available.
Recognised for its rich heritage, innovative spirit and commitment to handcrafting exceptional wines for 150 years. The Henschke family’s grape growing and winemaking tradition spans six generations, from outstanding sustainable vineyards in Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills.
Stephen and Prue continue to craft their white wines with a focus on purity, while their red wines have a strong focus on terroir, using traditional winemaking techniques.
“Prue and I are the current ‘keepers of the flame’. Just as earlier generations have done, we want to manage the vineyards and winery so they can be passed on to the next generation in better condition than we inherited them. The last 50 years have been an incredible journey for the Australian wine industry. Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone are arguably the two oldest single vineyard wines produced in this country that tell the wine story of Australia. Our vision would not be complete without the expectation that future generations will uphold and perpetuate our belief that such ancient and unique single-vineyard sites can produce exceptional wines that are prized for their beauty and rarity.”
Grapes were hand harvested in the cool of the morning between the 7th – 13th March. Each parcel remained separate throughout the vinification process until the final assemblage was made. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for cold-settling, followed by racking at varying levels of cloudiness (thus retaining the finest grape solids) into French oak, of which 14% was new and 86% seasoned, for the fermentations. Several parcels were allowed to spontaneously undergo indigenous yeast fermentation. Once completed, the wine remained in the barriques, puncheons and hogheads on lees and was stirred periodically. Some malolactic conversion was allowed to proceed and the wine aged for 10 months in oak before bottling.
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