Destination: ‘Henschke, Eden Valley’
Johann Christian Henschke purchased land for a farm at Keyneton in 1861 and
planted a small vineyard and orchard. Subsequent generations built upon
this foundation, but it was the fourth generation Cyril Alfred Henschke who
in 1958 created the first vintage of Hill of Grace, Australia’s most famous
single vineyard wine.
Today fifth generation Stephen Henschke and his wife Pru work as winemaker
and viticulturist respectively. Pru was a qualified botanist before turning
to viticulture and plant physiology. Under Pru’s management the vineyards
are now run incorporating organic and biodynamic practices. The original two
story cellar, built into the side of the hill for the 1868 vintage houses
the traditional open fermenters that are still used today.
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Your visit:
Visit to The Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone vineyards with Pru Henschke followed by winery tour and tasting,
led by Stephen Henschke, featuring a vineyard component tasting from Hill of Grace, a young vine vs old vine tasting from Mount Edelstone, and museum vintages from over three decades.
Visit to The Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone vineyards with Pru Henschke followed by winery tour and tasting,
led by Stephen Henschke, featuring a vineyard component tasting from Hill of Grace, a young vine vs old vine tasting from Mount Edelstone, and museum vintages from over three decades.