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image: 2004 Riesling

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Reviews from Vintage Direct:

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
A surprise find! This is an example of a refined cool climate Cabernet. Very deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Ripe Cabernet top notes of cassis, blackcurrant, spice, violets and cedar. The structure of this wine is impressive, flavours of cedar and cigar box are evident over cassis, blackcurrant and spice. Long aftertaste of spice, cedar and blackcurrant.
Cellar 4-5 years (2010-2011)
4 stars

2005 Riesling
Bright pale straw colour with green film. Excellent aromatic nose of lime and lemon followed by floral and spice end notes. The palate flavour profile is still developing, but has much to offer in the future. Flavours of lemon and lime are dominant followed by a mandarin back palate. This is a very impressive Riesling which delivers wine lovers a carefully managed sense of austerity which will ensure excellent cellaring potential.
Cellar 5-8 years (2011-2014)
5 stars

Review from Winefront - Campbell Mattison:

2005 Riesling
There's a slight amount of spritz and a slight amount of toasty development, but this is a lovely drink right now. It's limey and fresh and flavoursome, a lychee character turning the deliciousness factor to high.
Drink: 2006-2009
90 points

Reviews from James Halliday:

2006 Riesling
Ripe, lime / passionfruit aromas, a very well balanced palate thanks to good acidity, but still at the big end of town.
5 stars Rating 94

2005 Shiraz
Strong purple - red, spicy, leafy nuances on the bouquet unexpectedly foreshadow a deep and powerful palate, with pure blackberry essence fruit supported by the excellent use of French oak.
5 stars Rating 94

2005 Shiraz Cabernet
Herb and spicy edges to the aromas, once again, almost lusciously sweet and ripe fruit catches you by surprise, very good balance and length.
4.5 stars Rating 93

Reviews from Ben Edwards (President of the Australian Sommeliers Association in Victoria):

2004 Riesling
Riesling shows youthful green hues and exhibits clean, pure citrus aromas interwoven with a nicely defined minerality. The fine palate exhibits pure lemon citrus fruits, with a fine, tightly wound palate that is long and lively due to the concentration of fruit and well-balanced acidity. Bright in its youth, this wine will age gracefully for 10 years from 2005.

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
The deep crimson 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon from Henty Estate displays cool aromas of confiture red currants, green olives, tomato leaves and hints of spice. The medium-bodied palate is finely textured with the bright red currant fruit dominating the cooler savoury aspects of this wine. The finish has a distinctly savoury twist and would be terrific with a roast leg of lamb. Enjoy until 2010.

2005 Riesling
Bronze Medal at the 6th Annual Hyatt National Riesling Challenge in Canberra.

Updated 22 August, 2008

Contact: Henty Estate   RMB 4735 Hamilton Victoria 3300   Phone / Fax 03 5572 4446   Email wine@henty-estate.com.au