The 2024 Henschke Julius Riesling Magnum (1500ml) is a benchmark Eden Valley Riesling presented in large-format magnum, a bottle size prized for its slower maturation and exceptional cellaring potential. Produced by the iconic Henschke family, the wine honours ancestor Julius Henschke and reflects the estate’s long history with premium Eden Valley Riesling dating back to the 1950s. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards planted on sandy loam over gravel and bedrock, the wine captures the purity, minerality and longevity that define the region. The nose is intensely fragrant and finely detailed, revealing aromas of makrut lime leaf, lemon zest and citrus blossom alongside white flowers, chamomile, green peppercorn and crushed stone minerality.
On the palate, it is light-bodied yet remarkably concentrated, with vibrant acidity driving layers of lime juice, Meyer lemon, green apple and pink grapefruit through the wine. The texture is tightly wound and mineral-driven, with saline freshness and powder-fine phenolics adding precision and length. Fermentation in stainless steel and early bottling preserve the purity and aromatic clarity of the fruit, while the cool Eden Valley climate contributes exceptional natural acidity and aging structure. The magnum format further enhances the wine’s capacity for graceful long-term development, allowing tertiary toast and honeyed complexity to emerge slowly over time. The finish is long, crisp and intensely focused with lingering citrus and slate-like minerality.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this Julius Riesling Magnum is an outstanding choice for collectors and Riesling enthusiasts seeking one of Australia’s classic cellar-worthy white wines in an age-worthy large-format bottle. Particularly well suited to oysters, sashimi, grilled whiting, Thai salads or fresh goat’s cheese dishes. Drinking beautifully now for its youthful citrus intensity, though the wine’s acidity and structure will reward careful cellaring over the next 20–30 years as additional toast, honey and mineral complexity develop.
