Ratings
RP 93 · V 92
Identity
| Producer | Henschke |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 81% Shiraz, 11% Grenache, 6% Mataro, 2% Viognier |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep ruby with violet hues |
| Aroma | raspberry, red currant, mulberry, Satsuma plum, violets, lavender, crushed flowering herbs, anise, pepper, mace spice |
| Palate | rich and intense palate of well-defined concentrated red fruits including red currant, cut plum, spicy wild berries; supported by fresh acidity, firm-edged velvety tannins, and excellent length |
| Finish | stony and savory finish with supple and fleshy medium-bodied fruit flavors, balanced and refined with bright acidity and finely integrated tannins |
| Food Pairing | roast lamb, grilled beef, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto, pepper-crusted steak |
| Serving Temp | 16-18 |
| Aging Potential | 8-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in a combination of French oak barrels (some seasoned, some 10% new) and stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in traditional concrete open-top fermenters; Shiraz co-fermented with Viognier; Grenache and Mataro fermented separately |
Terroir
| Soil | Old, low-yielding vines in Barossa Valley; sourced from Barossa and Eden Valley vineyards |
| Vine Age | Old vines (some vineyards planted in 1853) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes sourced from Henschke's own vineyards and selected growers with decades-long relationships, hand-harvested |
Interesting facts
| Named in tribute to Henry Evans, who planted the first vineyard of seven acres at Keyneton in 1853. The blend is inspired by traditional Rhône Valley blends. The Henschke family winery was established in 1868, spanning six generations of winemaking. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |