Henschke The Nurturer 2025
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33% Counoise, 16% Shiraz, 14% Grenache, 13% Grenache Gris, 11% Carignan, 8% Clairette, 5% Cinsault. Named in honour of Prue Henschke, The Nurturer is a seven-variety Southern Rhône blend sourced from her trial plantings in the Henschke Home Gardens Vineyard. Pale, translucent ruby. Plum, red cherry, redcurrant and raspberry lead the perfume with violets not far behind, brown spice and ground nutmeg in the mix, and some bush garrigue-like herb notes adding further Southern Rhône sensibility. The palate has a slippery feel, with a core of similar red fruits sitting high in the mouth and spice and violet tones dancing around the edges. Very supple and elegant, with the finish delicate but adequately structured thanks to some chalky tannins and a wash of bright acidity. High drinkability alongside lovely, charming complexity.
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.
