Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henschke
Label Name:
 
Keyneton Euphonium
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley & Eden Valley (South Australia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
63% Shiraz, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Decanter (Natasha Hughes MW) 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; James Halliday 94; Wine Spectator 93; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92; Vinous 92. Henschke: vintage rated 'Exceptional'; cellaring 25+ years

Tasting Note
Deep blackberry, blackcurrant and plum with bay, sage, black pepper, cocoa and savory cured-meat notes. Creamy mouthfeel, fine graphite tannins, bright acidity and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye or braised beef short ribs, mushroom ragu, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu or Peking duck, Sichuan beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Open-top ferments with full malolactic; matured ~18 months in mostly seasoned French and American hogsheads and small % new French puncheons; bottled under screw cap.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Henschke of the Barossa/Eden Valleys. Keyneton Euphonium blends old-vine Shiraz with selected Cabernet varieties; the cuvée honours the family brass band and dates from the mid-20th century.