2024 Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills

A beautifully textured and vibrant white wine that captures the essence of cool-climate winemaking. Sourced from the family’s Innes Vineyard, located at a high elevation in the Lenswood subregion, this Pinot Gris reflects Henschke’s focus on quality, sustainability, and expressing the unique terroir of each site. The cooler climate of Adelaide Hills allows for slow ripening, resulting in a wine with freshness, purity, and depth of flavor.

Pale gold with a silvery hue, this Pinot Gris offers enticing aromas of pear, white nectarine, and citrus blossom, with hints of almond, honeysuckle, and wet stone. The palate is medium-bodied and richly layered, delivering flavors of ripe stone fruit, green apple, and lemon zest. A creamy texture from time on lees is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish with a touch of spice.

This Pinot Gris pairs wonderfully with a wide range of dishes, including seared scallops, roast chicken, and creamy pasta with mushrooms. Its freshness and complexity also make it a great match for grilled seafood, Asian-inspired salads, and soft cheeses like Brie. While delicious now, it will continue to develop over the next 3–5 years, gaining further richness and complexity.

Henschke’s long-standing reputation for crafting wines of precision and elegance shines in Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris, offering a serious yet approachable expression of this versatile variety.