{"product_id":"2026-henschke-julius-riesling-750ml","title":"2026 Henschke Julius Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenschke Julius is a premium Eden Valley Riesling with a long-established reputation for ageing. Fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke began building Henschke's reputation for Eden Valley Riesling in 1961, and since 1992 the wine has carried the Julius name in tribute to ancestor Albert Julius Henschke (1888–1955), an acclaimed craftsman, artist and sculptor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead-up to the 2026 season was shaped by below-average rainfall and a warm spring, followed by significant late-spring rainfall and a severe frost event in November. A mild, dry start to summer included two weeks of 40°C heatwaves in January, while careful vineyard management protected the fruit. Two significant rain events before harvest were followed by mild conditions and a long, slow ripening period, supporting flavour development, fruit concentration and balanced acidity. The vintage delivered moderate yields of excellent quality and varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from 100% Riesling grown on the Henschke Eden Valley Vineyard, managed with organic and biodynamic practices, together with fruit from selected high-quality vineyards in the Eden Valley wine region. The Henschke Eden Valley Riesling vineyard is planted on sandy loam over gravel and bedrock with patches of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve the delicate aromatic fruit characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenschke:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Pale gold with green hues. Intensely perfumed aromas of orange blossom, jasmine and frangipani are entwined with lime zest, lemon, finger lime, pink grapefruit and nectarine. The palate shows a bright core of fresh citrus, layered with white peach and Granny Smith apple, driven by fine mineral acidity leading to a balanced finish of exceptional length.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed July 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–19 March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.35g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke Eden Valley Vineyard managed with organic and biodynamic practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional vintage; 25+ years from vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casey Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45694924554326,"sku":"1944677324","price":57.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/2026_Julius_0c6f443b-ea18-437c-94b1-eebbfb9410f8.jpg?v=1788763699","url":"https:\/\/caseycellars.com.au\/zh\/products\/2026-henschke-julius-riesling-750ml","provider":"Casey Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}