2024 Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling, Eden Valley

Pale in the glass with a flash of green and unctuous aromas of freshly squeezed lime juice, Christmas lilies, Bickford's lime cordial, green apple sorbet, crushed stone, bath salts, orange blossom and stone. Crisp, dry and sporting a sizzling mineral line, I have to keep repeating to myself not to mention the riesling and value thing as it shines with use, but I mean really. This is a ripper.

93 points Special Value Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au

Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling from Eden Valley is a pristine, vibrant white wine that perfectly captures the cool-climate elegance and mineral precision the region is famous for. Named after a local landmark overlooking the northern Barossa Ranges, this Riesling is sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Eden Valley where ancient soils and cool temperatures create ideal conditions for expressive, age-worthy Riesling.

Stephen and Prue Henschke—fifth-generation custodians of the estate—bring a meticulous, sustainable approach to both vineyard and winery. Grapes for Peggy’s Hill are handpicked and gently pressed, with fermentation carried out at cool temperatures in stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity and natural acidity.

In the glass, it bursts with aromas of lime blossom, white florals, green apple, and crushed slate. The palate is crisp and dry, with citrus zest, kaffir lime, and mineral tension running through to a long, clean finish. There’s a purity and drive to this wine that makes it delicious in its youth but also capable of developing complexity over a decade or more.

Peggy’s Hill is a classic Eden Valley Riesling—fresh, zesty, and packed with character—perfect with oysters, Thai green curry, or a crisp salad with goat cheese and herbs.