Region: Barossa, South Australia, Australia

Varietal: 78% Shiraz, 11% Grenache, 9% Mataro, 2% Viognier

Tasting Notes: The 2021 'Henry’s Seven' presents a deep crimson hue with magenta highlights. The nose is vibrant, offering aromas of dark berries, charcuterie, bergamot, graphite, and a hint of orange rind. On the palate, it is seamless and silky, with fine-grained tannins and exemplary length. The wine is already drinking beautifully, showcasing its vibrant fruit and complexity, yet it possesses the structure and finesse to evolve gracefully over the next decade.

Producer: Established in 1868 by Johann Christian Henschke in South Australia's Eden Valley, Henschke is one of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries, now stewarded by the sixth generation, Stephen and Prue Henschke. The winery has garnered international acclaim for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, producing iconic wines such as the revered 'Hill of Grace'. The 'Henry’s Seven' blend pays tribute to Henry Evans, a pioneering vigneron who planted the first vineyard of seven acres at Keyneton in 1853. Following his death in 1868, his widow, Sarah, closed the winery and uprooted the vines due to her temperance beliefs. This blend reflects the historical introduction of southern French and Spanish varieties to South Australia in those early days of viticulture, embodying the rich history and culture of the Barossa region.

Vineyard & Winemaking: The 2021 'Henry’s Seven' is a blend sourced from multiple vineyards across the Barossa and Eden Valleys. These regions are characterized by diverse soils, including grey/brown clays, red-brown earth, and sandy loams over gravel and bedrock, at elevations ranging from 898 to 1,640 feet. The Viognier was co-fermented with Shiraz to enhance aromatic complexity, while Grenache and Mataro were fermented separately in traditional open-top concrete fermentation tanks. The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation and was matured in 5% new and 95% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 10 months prior to blending and bottling.