2026 Henschke Peggy's Hill Eden Valley Riesling 750ml

Overview

The 2026 Henschke Peggy's Hill Eden Valley Riesling is a crisp, aromatic white wine from one of Australia's great Riesling regions. Named after Peggy Hill, a local landmark between the villages of Eden Valley and Keyneton, this wine draws on longstanding Eden Valley growers with vines ranging from 10 to 70 years of age.

Produced from vineyards grown in low-vigour ancient Cambrian soils at around 500m altitude, Peggy's Hill reflects Eden Valley's hallmark citrus purity, floral lift and fine natural acidity.

Vintage & Winemaking

The 2026 season began with below-average rainfall, followed by a warm spring that encouraged even budburst and strong early shoot growth. Late October and November rain supported vine growth, although a severe frost event on 12 November affected vineyards across the region. Cooler late-spring conditions delayed flowering, while a mild start to summer was interrupted by two weeks of January heatwaves.

Careful vineyard management protected the fruit, and later rain events followed by mild weather allowed a long, slow ripening period. Vintage began in late February, delivering moderate yields of excellent quality and strong varietal expression. The wine was fermented in tank and bottled post-vintage to preserve delicate aromatics and freshness.

Product Highlights

• Classic Eden Valley Riesling from Henschke
• Fruit from longstanding growers with vines 10 to 70 years old
• Ancient Cambrian soils at around 500m altitude
• Excellent vintage with 20+ years cellaring potential from vintage
• Vegan and sustainably produced

Tasting Notes

Pale lemon with green-gold hues. Fragrant aromas of citrus blossom, Meyer lemon, lime zest, green apple and white peach lead into a vibrant palate of fresh-cut lemon, yellow grapefruit and finger lime. Subtle chamomile and jasmine notes add complexity, supported by crisp acidity and a long, pure finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with white fish, oysters, prawns, sushi, sashimi, Thai salads, fresh crab, goat cheese or citrus-dressed seafood dishes.

Cellaring Potential

Excellent vintage. Henschke notes cellaring potential of 20+ years from vintage.

About Henschke

The Henschke family has been making wine in the Barossa's Eden Valley since 1868. Today, Stephen and Prue Henschke are recognised internationally for exceptional quality wines, organic and biodynamic vineyard practices, sustainability leadership and some of Australia's most celebrated single-vineyard releases, including Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2026
• Producer: Henschke
• Wine: Peggy's Hill Eden Valley Riesling
• Country: Australia
• Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
• Grape Variety: Riesling
• Alcohol: 11.7%
• pH: 2.93
• Acidity: 7.3 g/L
• Wine Style: White Wine
• Wine Sweetness: Dry
• Format: 750ml