Henschke “Giles” Lenswood Pinot Noir

Product information

• Producer: Henschke
• Origin: Lenswood, South Australia
• Wine style: Red wine
• Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
• Alcohol level: 13,5%
• Capacity: 750ml
• Serving temperature: 18 – 20̊C
• Status: In stock

Overview

• Henschke is a family-owned, 153-year-old Australian winery, located in Keyneton, South Australia in the Eden Valley wine region. It produces the ‘Hill of Grace’, one of Australia’s “cult wines”, and was considered Australia’s second-best wine by James Halliday in 2009. Henschke is best known for ‘Hill of Grace’, a Shiraz-based wine first produced in the 1958 vintage, which was classified as “Exceptional”, the highest ranking in Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine, in 2005.

Tasting Notes:

• Henschke ‘Giles’ Lenswood 2016 wears a seductive ruby red with a rich aroma of ripe fruit like cherry, blueberry and a hint of cinnamon notes and herbs. Moreover, the smooth tannin structure and the harmonious acidity give the bottle an unforgettable taste.

Food Pairing

• Red meat (beef, veal, lamb, deer, venison…)
• Chicken
• Turkey