Winery: Henschke
Region: Barossa Valley, Eden Valley
Variety: Shiraz 75%, Grenache 15%, Viognier 8% and Mourvèdre/Mataro 2%
Vintage: 2008
 
Your Wine Guy says:
 
A blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro, Henry’s Seven is a lovely red wine; a soft and juicy palate with black and red berry fruits in abundance, good spiciness from the fruit and the oak. This is a real crowd pleaser of a red finishing with black and red berries and dark chocolate, hints of vanilla and silky smooth.
92 Points YWG Drink to 2018+

The winemaker says:
 
Colour: Deep crimson in colour.
Nose: Lifted, floral aromas of blackberries, plums, anise and cedar with sage, pepper and mace notes.
Palate: Sweet, ripe, berry fruit flavours on a complex, layered palate of great depth and length. Great vintage, drink now to 2023. – Henschke Wines
 
Winery/Label Information:
 
The shiraz, grenache, viognier, mourvèdre blend is a tribute to Henry Evans who planted the first vineyard of seven acres at Keyneton in 1853. He quickly developed a reputation for producing the best wines in the southern colony. Following Henry’s death in 1868, his widow Sarah exercised her temperance convictions by closing the winery and uprooting all the winegrapes. This blend highlights the historical introduction of southern French and Spanish varieties to South Australia in those early pioneering days and reflects the history, religion and culture of the Barossa. – Henschke Wines