The Malta Independent 25 April 2024, Thursday
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Henschke awarded Wine Enthusiast’s 2021 New World Winery of the Year

Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 13:11 Last update: about 3 years ago

Henschke has just joined an illustrious line-up of Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award winners, being named the 2021 New World Winery of the Year.

Christina Pickard, contributing Editor of the international wine journal Wine Enthusiast, said, "The Henschke family has been making wine for more than 150 years in South Australia. Fifth-generation Stephen Henschke is at the winemaking helm. His wife, Prue, is a renowned viticulturist, with the sixth generation in children Johann, Justine and Andreas also involved in running the business. Henschke is home to one of the most famous single vineyards in the world, Hill of Grace, in the Eden Valley. The latest release of Hill of Grace, the 2016 vintage, has been praised as one of the best yet. Last year, the Henschke Lenswood Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills was destroyed by wildfires, yet life goes on-the vines are regenerating with a hopeful 2022 vintage. Henschke is among the most important and revered winemaking names in Australia, representing the country's rich history, winemaking tradition, strong environmental values and innovation."

"We are absolutely honoured to be named 'New World Winery of the Year' in the 2021 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards," said owner and chief winemaker Stephen Henschke.

"To be one of only two Australian wine brands nominated in 2021 by such a highly respected international publication was wonderful news and we're extremely proud to be representing family-owned wineries of Australia, with strong environmental values and a passion for hand-crafted, high-quality wines from precious, historic vineyards."

"Our philosophy has always been to be 'better' rather than 'bigger'. My father Cyril, fourth-generation Henschke winemaker, pioneered single-varietal and single-vineyard wines, with his greatest legacy being the creation of Mount Edelstone and Hill of Grace in the 1950s; shiraz wines from the Eden Valley that have become an integral part of Australia's fine wine history."

Available at Farsonsdirect in Mriehel and online at www.farsonsdirect.com as well as other leading outlets.

Henschke wines are imported, marketed and distributed in Malta by Farsons Beverage Imports Company (FBIC) Limited, member of the Farsons Group.


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