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93
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James Halliday's Wine Companion -
91
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Shiraz Blend
Variety
2013
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
Ready, but will Keep
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"Shiraz, grenache, mataro and viognier. Buoyant blend with drinkability written all over it. Red and black berries shot with spice, floral lift, and a juicy wash of flavour to close. Clovey notes plays a minor but positive role. Almost impossible to dislike."
- James Halliday's Wine Companion
91 / 100
"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Henry's Seven (a Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Viognier blend) has a nose of blackberries, black cherries and black raspberries with hint of Chinese five spice, aniseed and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied with a great foundation of firm, chunky tannins and freshness, it has tons of muscular fruit and a good, long and spicy finish."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
Henschke Henrys Seven shiraz, grenache, mataro, viognier blend is a tribute to Henry Evans who planted the first vineyard of seven acres at Keyneton in 1853. 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. This vintage is comprised of 60% shiraz, 26% grenache, 7% mataro and 7% viognier grapes grown in the Barossa (Eden Valley and Barossa Valley). Viognier was co-fermented with shiraz; grenache and mataro fermented separately. For maturation, seasoned French hogsheads for 10 months prior to blending and bottling.
Deep garnet with purple hues. Appealing aromas of raspberry, plum, blackberry and red currant fruits are lifted by fragrant floral notes and supported by savoury nuances of rosemary, sage, pepper and anise. The palate bursts with sweet, rich, juicy fruits together with plush textures and fine velvety tannins.
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Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity