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Henry's Seven

Syrah/Shiraz & Syrah/Shiraz-based Blends
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Henschke

Henry's Seven

Syrah/Shiraz & Syrah/Shiraz-based Blends

The shiraz, grenache, mataro, viognier blend is a tribute to Henry Evans who planted the first vineyard of seven acres at Keyneton in 1853. He quickly developed a reputation for producing the best wines in the southern colony. Following Henry’s death in 1868, his widow Sarah exercised her temperance convictions by closing the winery and uprooting all the winegrapes. This blend highlights the historical introduction of southern French and Spanish varieties to South Australia in those early pioneering days and reflects the history, religion and culture of the Barossa.

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Wine Production

Viognier co-fermented with shiraz; grenache and mataro fermented separately. Matured in seasoned French hogsheads for 10 months prior to blending and bottling. The 2016 vintage began with well below-average winter rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring, which enhanced flowering and fruit set. Open, light and airy vine canopies allowed for good flavour, sugar and colour, and mature tannins to develop at harvest, which was overall characterised by average yields but very high quality.

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson with ruby hues. Attractive aromas of spiced plum, red currant and blue and black berry fruits are met with floral nuances of violets and black pepper spice. The round, supple palate is filled with juicy blue and red fruits, spiced plum, liquorice and notes of crushed tarragon, with beautifully textured svelte tannins and a long, peppery finish.

Food Pairing

Rollata di Vitello ai Funghi

The shiraz, grenache, mataro, viognier blend is a tribute to Henry Evans who planted the first vineyard of seven acres at Keyneton in 1853. He quickly developed a reputation for producing the best wines in the southern colony. Following Henry’s death in 1868, his widow Sarah exercised her temperance convictions by closing the winery and uprooting all the winegrapes. This blend highlights the historical introduction of southern French and Spanish varieties to South Australia in those early pioneering days and reflects the history, religion and culture of the Barossa.

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Wine Production

Viognier co-fermented with shiraz; grenache and mataro fermented separately. Matured in seasoned French hogsheads for 10 months prior to blending and bottling. The 2016 vintage began with well below-average winter rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring, which enhanced flowering and fruit set. Open, light and airy vine canopies allowed for good flavour, sugar and colour, and mature tannins to develop at harvest, which was overall characterised by average yields but very high quality.

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson with ruby hues. Attractive aromas of spiced plum, red currant and blue and black berry fruits are met with floral nuances of violets and black pepper spice. The round, supple palate is filled with juicy blue and red fruits, spiced plum, liquorice and notes of crushed tarragon, with beautifully textured svelte tannins and a long, peppery finish.

Food Pairing

Rollata di Vitello ai Funghi

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Gold
TEXSOM International Wine Awards
92
POINTS
"Glistening ruby-red. Spice- and herb-tinged red and blue fruits on the perfumed nose, which takes on cracked pepper and woodsmoke nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blueberry and fruitcake flavors and a touch of candied licorice. The floral and spice notes repeat on a long, smooth finish that's framed by fine-grained, even tannins."
Vinous
92
POINTS
“Spice, tea and dried herb notes make for an aromatic opening to the core of tight berry, cherry and cranberry relish flavors. Detailed and aromatic through to the end, which shows precision and elegance.”
Wine Spectator
91
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“This vintage of Henry’s Seven leads with 66% Shiraz (the rest is made up of Grenache, Mataro and Viognier) although the eucalyptus and tobacco leaf aromas trick you into thinking there must be some Cabernet in here. Green olives, coffee grounds, raisiny plums and currant fruits and a copper penny tang are all present, too, precisely put together like a neatly wrapped present, in Henschke’s typically poised and polished style. A silky texture, powdery tannins and a leafy nuance mark the finish. Drink now–2027.”
Wine Enthusiast
91
POINTS
"A bit more aromatic and vibrant than the 2015, the 2016 Henry's Seven is a blend of 66% Shiraz, 15% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, and 9% Viognier. Medium-bodied, plump and mouthwatering, it showcases attractive notes of cherries and stone fruit, with just a touch of savory black olive. It should drink well for at least 6-7 years."
Wine Advocate
90-92
“Viognier co-fermented with Shiraz, the Grenache, and Mourvèdre fermented apart. Deep crimson color in the glass which is fruity, but more Rhône Valley than Hospices du Rhône with dark cherry, ripe plum, and a hint of allspice on the nose. The palate is fruity (again, in the Old World style) with ample tartness and more than a modicum of depth. Very nice.”
The Drunken Cyclist
“A blend of shiraz, grenache, mataro and viognier. Blackberry, plum, red berries, vanilla, pepper and a touch of licorice. Ripe but dry, rich and smooth but bright, with a lingering finish. Very good.”
Winston - Salem Journal
“Grenache-based blend has bright acidity and good, rich flavors of raspberries and blackberries without being too fruit-forward.”
Santé
“Violets, leather, smoke, blackberries, black cherries… but then, I guess we should expect that a lot can get packed into something this big and lovely…” (A- Rating)
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Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Multiple Vineyards across the Barossa
Soil composition:
Grey/brown clays, red-brown earth and yellow sands to sandy loam over gravel and bedrock
Elevation:
898-1,640 feet
Harvest time:
19 February-16 March
First vintage of this wine:
2001
Average Vine Age:
20 years

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
66% Shiraz, 15% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 9% Viognier
Fermentation container:
Traditional open-top concrete fermentation tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Full
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Hogsheads
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.1 g/L

About the Vineyard

 From multiple vineyards across Eden Valley and Barossa Valley, the Barossa.

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