Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2022
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A blend of 59% Shiraz, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Merlot sourced from 60% Eden Valley and 40% Barossa Valley. Matured for 20 months in 20% new French oak hogsheads and 80% seasoned French and American oak. This is a beautifully judged blend that balances Barossa generosity with Eden Valley elegance. Aromatics lead with nutmeg and black pepper over a core of plum and blackcurrant, followed by savoury layers of char-grilled meat, coal dust, dried sage and bay leaf with air. The palate is cool-fruited and composed, showing vibrant dark berries wrapped in brown spice. Juicy and expressive, yet finely structured, with firm grainy tannins and bright acidity slicing through. A compelling interplay of savouriness and fruit purity, underpinned by balance and length.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
