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2021 Henschke "Keyneton Euphonium" Shiraz-Cabernet Barossa Valley South Australia

2021 Henschke "Keyneton Euphonium" Shiraz-Cabernet Barossa Valley South Australia

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Decanter

Reviewed March 2025
Luscious dark cherry and plum fruit, along with complexing notes of baking spice, liquorice and woody herbs. Dense and chewy at first, then a burst of acidity and a note of blood orange lift the finish and help it endure for a surprisingly long time. Harvested 1 March-22 April and matured in 11% new and 89% seasoned hogsheads (82% French, 18% American) for 18 months. (NH)

Professional Reviews

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James Suckling

Review Date: 11/2024
Spice- and earth-driven aromas of dark cherries, blood plums, blackcurrants, dried herbs and cured meat. The palate is full-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and finely integrated tannins, giving notes of licorice, mulberries, pepper, mocha and ferric earth. A seamlessly integrated blend of mostly shiraz with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot.

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James Halliday

Review Date: 08/2024
A seamless blend of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot; each variety laying down their individual characteristics for the good of the great whole. There is excellent length of flavour here, with plummy merlot flesh, spice, sage and density from the shiraz, gently flecked blackberry tones from the cabernet and the liminal leafy edge of the franc. A bright, minerally cadence and long, black-fruited finish wrap things up from this very strong vintage. (DB)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 08/2025
A dense red, with succulence to its spiced plum preserves, salted black licorice, black pepper and bittersweet chocolate, plus accents of malty Assam black tea and dried cherry. Plenty of spice, tobacco and cedar grace notes linger. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. (MW)

Notes

Henschke Winery is one of Australia’s most historic and respected wine producers, with roots dating back to 1868 when it was founded by German immigrant Johann Christian Henschke in South Australia’s Eden Valley. Over six generations, the Henschke family has maintained a strong commitment to traditional winemaking while embracing modern and sustainable vineyard practices. The winery gained international fame largely through its flagship wine, Hill of Grace, a single-vineyard Shiraz made from ancient vines planted in the 1860s, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest Syrahs in the world. In addition to its prestige bottlings, however, Henschke also produces more accessible wines that reflect the same craftsmanship, including the Keyneton Euphonium. The 2021 is 63% Shiraz, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot, fermented in concrete tanks and aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak. It serves as an entry point into the Henschke style, showcasing both the house’s blending expertise and the regional character of the Barossa.

Details

OriginBarossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Type/VarietalCabernet Sauvignon and Blends
Alcohol Content14%
SKU1990516