Henschke Johann's Garden

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Wine Description

Named as a tribute to the early Barossa Lutheran pioneers, many of whom carried the first name of Johann. Their toil, perseverance and conservatism in hardship has meant that the many generations that followed rejoiced in the riches of their prudent efforts. Barossa growers traditionally referred to their vineyard as their garden, from the German Weingarten. This blend is just one of those blessings.

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Acclaim
"70% grenache, 24% mataro, 6% shiraz vinified separately, matured in used French oak for 10 months, blended shortly prior to bottling. Bright and clear, this is arguably the most delicious slurpable wine in the Henschke stable; it's got a pinot noir-like note to its texture and mouthfeel."
— James Halliday, Oct 2016
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyards from the Barossa Valley
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:
5 March-1 April
First vintage of this wine:
1996
Average Vine Age:
80 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
5% Shiraz
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:
9 months
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Analytical Data
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Wine Production

Grenache, mataro and shiraz vinified separately. Matured in seasoned French hogsheads for 9 months prior to blending and bottling.

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About the Vineyard

The traditions and culture have survived to this day, including the winemaking techniques used in this grenache blend. It is produced from low-yielding, old, gnarled, dry-grown bush and trellised vines on limestone soils from selected vineyards. 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.