Henschke Henry's Seven 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henschke
Label Name:
 
Henry's Seven
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa (Barossa & Eden Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Viognier
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 96 (2023); James Suckling 94 (2023); Decanter 92 (2023); Robert Parker (WA) 91 (2023); IWSC tasting note (2023); Royal Adelaide Wine Show Gold (2024); Decanter World Wine Awards Silver (2023)

Tasting Note
Deep crimson with violet hues. Aromas of blueberry, blackberry, mulberry and Satsuma plum with lavender, violets and pepper. Juicy red/blue fruits, anise and white pepper, bright acidity, fine tannins and excellent length.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, braised short ribs, grilled sausages, aged cheddar/Parmesan. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Szechuan beef, Indonesian/ Malaysian rendang, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Viognier co‑fermented with Shiraz; Grenache and Mataro fermented separately. Aged ~8–10 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Henschke of Eden Valley, a family estate since 1868. Stephen and Prue Henschke run winemaking and viticulture, sourcing fruit from Barossa and Eden Valley growers.