Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2022
- 96
- $67
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A cross regional blend of Shiraz (59%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Merlot (2%) sourced from vineyards in both Eden Valley (60%) and Barossa Valley (40%), hence its overriding Barossa appellation. A delight to see how this merry band of varieties plays together, fragrant to begin with a bouquet of crushed dark plum and berry lifted by kitchen herbs – bay leaf for sure – with a sprinkle of black pepper. Extra spice elements are derived from French oak maturation, 20% new hogsheads and the rest seasoned with a mix of American oak as well, all for 20 months, seamlessly threaded with the fruit, a touch of dark cocoa both in flavour and bitterness adding to the depth of the palate with a brush of superfine tannins dusting the finish. A classic blend at the top of its game.
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
