Henschke

Giles Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir

9.015 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

One doesn’t think of Henschke and outstanding Pinot Noir - at least I didn’t, until I tasted this 2006 from their Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Red cherry and quite luscious on the mid palate. This wine was doing it easily at 18 years of age. Not sure why they don’t concentrate on this more? Perhaps most of their good Pinot material goes into their sparkling wines.

One doesn’t think of Henschke and outstanding Pinot Noir - at least I didn’t, until I tasted this 2006 from their Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Red cherry and quite luscious on the mid palate. This wine was doing it easily at 18 years of age. Not sure why they don’t concentrate on this more? Perhaps most of their good Pinot material goes into their sparkling wines.

Jun 1st, 2024
Scott Rowe

SILVER
Pure fruit, the care taken can be tasted.

SILVER
Pure fruit, the care taken can be tasted.

Sep 29th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

It's a very feminine style. Soft, lean, elegant. Raspberries, plum, blue fruits, amazing florals and very soft spice on the finish.

It's a very feminine style. Soft, lean, elegant. Raspberries, plum, blue fruits, amazing florals and very soft spice on the finish.

Apr 5th, 2017
Trevor Maskell

Pristine and pretty. Soft and juicy example of Adelaide Hills Pinot. It's got complexity too but the weight is light. Very well made, balanced and food friendly. Easy to drink too. But don't let it think it's simple. It's not.

Pristine and pretty. Soft and juicy example of Adelaide Hills Pinot. It's got complexity too but the weight is light. Very well made, balanced and food friendly. Easy to drink too. But don't let it think it's simple. It's not.

Jun 19th, 2016
Brendan Carter

Bright and youthful!

Bright and youthful!

Dec 15th, 2013
Beth Novak Milliken

Beautiful red cherry, light in color. A touch of fresh herb flower, so balanced, some dried herb and wild brush. Very pretty, will age beautifully. Almost some resin/mint.

Beautiful red cherry, light in color. A touch of fresh herb flower, so balanced, some dried herb and wild brush. Very pretty, will age beautifully. Almost some resin/mint.

Dec 31st, 2019
Yan Mae Kang

Not the biggest fan of Pinot Noir but I'd love to have this again

Not the biggest fan of Pinot Noir but I'd love to have this again

Jun 24th, 2015
Trish Barry

Great Pinot from Henschke!

Great Pinot from Henschke!

Feb 15th, 2015
Randall South

Ruby flavours, leather and cigar

Ruby flavours, leather and cigar

Dec 27th, 2014
Maciek Krupa

Chief Wine Officer at WINYFY, Sommelier

9.0

Maciek had this 10 years ago

Maciek had this 10 years ago

Feb 15th, 2015