Henschke Henry's Seven

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Wine Description

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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Acclaim
"Named for the first seven acres of vines in Eden Valley, planted by Henry Evans in 1853, this includes shiraz co-fermented with viognier, blended with grenache and mataro fermented separately. The co-fermentation lifts the fragrance and adds to the cool, spicy feel of the shiraz. Altogether, this is smooth with fresh blackberry flavors and accents of eucalyptus. Open it on a wintry night to serve with slow-braised pork shoulder."
— Wine & Spirits, Feb 2015
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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
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
5% 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
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Analytical Data
No relevant data were found.
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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 2015 vintage has provided stunning signature regional varieties that show extraordinary flavour, purity of fruit and acid balance with the potential for excellent ageing.

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About the Vineyard

65% shiraz, 20% grenache, 10% mataro and 5% viognier grapes grown from multiple vineyards across Eden Valley and Barossa Valley, the Barossa.