The acclaimed Henschke family, foundation members of Australia’s First Families of Wine, was one of the pioneering families of South Australia when Johann Christian Henschke migrated from Silesia (Germany in 1841). Each generation has contributed to the legend with fourth generation Cyril Henschke pioneering varietal, single-vineyard wines in the 1950s, most famously Mount Edelstone and Hill of Grace Shiraz. Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen and his viticulturist wife Prue have won many awards for their talent, innovation and integration of vineyard and winery. They lead the way with environmental, biodynamic and organic principles. Henschke wines are handcrafted and deeply personal, reflecting the unique terroir of vineyards: the wine names tell either a personal story of the family or the cultural history of their region.

The riesling takes its name from a local landmark, Peggy’s Hill, at the top of the range between Eden Valley and Keyneton. Produced from selected traditional Henschke Eden Valley growers, whose vines are up to 50 years old, growing in low-vigour ancient Cambrian soils at around 500m altitude. The Eden Valley riesling displays exceptional varietal and regional characteristics.

Pale colour. Fresh camomile, lemon curd, touch violet aromas with mineral slatey notes. Fresh bright and minerally with attractive lemon curd, grapefruit, camomile flavours, fine lacy textures and long racy acidity. Finishes bitter-sweet and touch chalky with tonic water notes. Modern Eden Valley Riesling style. Rating: 93 Points; Andrew Caillard MW

Pale straw in the the glass with classic Eden Valley aromas of freshly squeezed lime juice, Bickford's lime cordial, Christmas lily and hints of lemon cream, white flowers, crushed quartz, camomile, green apple and grapefruit. Tight with a lovely vitality and clarity as it powers across the palate. Pure lime, grapefruit and lemon fruits, plenty of minerally drive and clarity with just a squeak of phenolic texture finishing dry, chalky and detailed. Date: Dec 2023; Alcohol: 12%; Price: $27.00; Drink by: 2035; Rating: 94 Points & Special Value Star; Dave Brookes; James Halliday Wine Companion