YOUR CART
Spend $200.00 for Free Shipping $200.00 away
*Shipping information
HAND PICKED FOR YOU
    • ADD COUPON
    Subtotal
    $0.00
    VIEW CART CHECKOUT
    Your cart is empty
    LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC? EMAIL US AT SALES@KENTSTREETCELLARS.COM.AU
    LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC? EMAIL US AT SALES@KENTSTREETCELLARS.COM.AU
    Express Delivery available at checkout Australia Wide
    Express Delivery available at checkout Australia Wide
    Skip to content

    REVIEWS + ACCOLADES

    Henschke Giles Pinot Noir 2006
    Henschke Giles Pinot Noir 2006
    Henschke Giles Pinot Noir 2006
    Henschke Giles Pinot Noir 2006
    Henschke Giles Pinot Noir 2006

    Henschke Giles Pinot Noir 2006

    Sold out
    $88.00
    Shipping calculator

      Stepping back in time to 2006, the vintage shaped up as another high quality year but with only average yields in Eden Valley and the Adelaide Hills. After a late break in mid-June last year, winter and spring rains were some of the best for years in the lead-up to flowering in early summer. The vines were vigorous and lush at first but slowly underwent mild stress during berry development, helping to keep the berry size small. Brief heat waves occurred in late January and mid-February but were early enough not to affect quality, with only minor sunburn on exposed fruit. After a warmer than usual spell in late March and with the weather firing up again, picking continued with shiraz from Hill of Grace, Mount Edelstone and Eden Valley and pinot noir from Lenswood.

      Stepping back in time to 2006, the vintage shaped up as another high quality year but with only average yields in Eden Valley and the Adelaide Hills. After a late break in mid-June last year, winter and spring rains were some of the best for years in the lead-up to flowering in early summer. The vines were vigorous and lush at first but slowly underwent mild stress during berry development, helping to keep the berry size small. Brief heat waves occurred in late January and mid-February but were early enough not to affect quality, with only minor sunburn on exposed fruit. After a warmer than usual spell in late March and with the weather firing up again, picking continued with shiraz from Hill of Grace, Mount Edelstone and Eden Valley and pinot noir from Lenswood.

      Maker

      Henschke

      Varietal

      Pinot Noir

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Adelaide Hills, South Australia

      Vintage

      2006

      ABV

      13.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Henschke Giles Pinot Noir 2006

      You might have to search a little to find this, but if you happen to stumble across some, don't hesitate. It's a very good Pinot Noir, with varietally correct aromas and flavors that range from flowers to cherries, all framed by hints of coffee and vanilla.

      — Joe Czerwinski, WineEnthusiast.com

      Henschke

      Henschke is a prestigious, family-owned winery with a rich legacy that spans over 153 years and six generations. Founded in 1862 by Johann Christian Henschke, the winery began with a modest vineyard in Keyneton, South Australia, and has since grown into one of Australia’s most celebrated wine estates. Located in the renowned Eden Valley wine region, Henschke's vineyards extend across some of the most esteemed wine-growing areas, including the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. Their acclaimed single-vineyard sites, such as Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone, are a testament to the family's commitment to producing exceptional, site-specific wines that embody the uniqueness of their terroir.

      The Henschke family’s dedication to excellence has earned them international recognition and accolades. In 2021, they were honoured as Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year, further solidifying their global reputation for outstanding craftsmanship. Additionally, Henschke was named Winery of the Year by Halliday Wine Companion, and they proudly carry the Robert Parker Wine Advocate Green Emblem, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious winemaking practices. With a legacy built on quality and innovation, Henschke continues to shape the future of Australian winemaking while maintaining their foundational values of excellence and respect for the land.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Lifted Aromatics, Wild Forest Berries, Dried Herbs

      Intense and lifted aromas of sweet black cherries, wild raspberries and cranberries, with hints of cinnamon, crushed marjoram and fennel seed.

      PALATE
      Concentrated, Bright, Forest Floor

      Concentrated, bright flavours of red cherries and cranberries appear on an elegant palate, balanced by a focussed redcurrant acidity, dried herbs, and minerality. Tannins and soft and chalky.

      FINISH
      Fine, Toasty, Mineral

      Coffee, vanillan oak influences with a long lingering finish.

      New content loaded