Vint Wine Podcast
The Vint Wine Podcast, a production of Vint Marketplace, offers an insider’s look into the world of wine and spirits through engaging interviews with renowned writers, Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, winemakers, and growers behind some of the world’s most celebrated wines. Hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller guide listeners through thought-provoking stories and expert perspectives—helping you deepen your knowledge about the wines you love, while gaining rare access to an industry typically reserved for insiders.
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Vint Wine Podcast
5 Questions With a Winemaker: Stephen & Prue Henschke
In this episode of Five Questions with a Winemaker, presented by the Vint Marketplace, we sit down with Stephen and Prue Henschke, sixth-generation vintners of Henschke Wines—one of Australia’s most revered estates. From Eden Valley Riesling to the legendary Hill of Grace Shiraz, the Henschkes have helped define fine wine in Australia.
Stephen and Prue share:
- 🌿 The vineyards they manage across Eden Valley, including Hill of Grace (planted in the 1850s), Mount Edelstone, and Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills, growing Riesling, Shiraz, Semillon, Cabernet, Grenache, Grüner Veltliner, and more.
- 🏞️ Their focus on authenticity and site expression, making wines from one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges with a cool, continental climate—ideal for Riesling and Shiraz.
- 🍷 Their role in establishing the Barossa Old Vine Charter, classifying vines over 35 years as “Old Vines” and those over 125 years as “Ancestor Vines”—a meaningful way to honor vine age and preservation.
- 📆 A look at their most memorable vintages, including the great 1959, the benchmark 1986 and 2002, and the exceptional 2021, along with challenging years like 2011 and the unexpectedly compressed 2025 vintage.
- 🔭 Exciting developments ahead, including new co-ferments of Grenache and Rhône varieties, expanded plantings of Grüner Veltliner, and a growing focus on Lenswood’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
🍷 A must-listen for collectors and enthusiasts of Australian wine, this conversation blends heritage, innovation, and deep respect for the land.
🎧 Stay tuned for the full-length episode with the Henschkes due for release on 4/23
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:05 Vineyard Locations and Varieties
01:57 Henke Wines Overview
02:48 The Old Vine Charter Explained
05:17 Memorable Vintages
07:48 Future Plans for Heskey Wines
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