Henry's Seven 2024 Barossa Shiraz Grenache Mataro Viognier is an exceptional Barossa blend showcasing crimson hues with violet edges, delivering captivating aromas of blueberry, mulberry, raspberry and satsuma plum, complemented by violet, lavender, mace, bay leaf and sage.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Crimson with violet hues.
Aroma
Captivating aromas of blueberry, mulberry, raspberry and satsuma plum, with notes of violet, lavender, mace, bay leaf and sage.
Palate
The palate is rich and elegant, with fresh red and blue fruits interlaced with savoury spice, clove, white pepper and cedar, offering generous depth and well-integrated fine tannins that carry through to a long finish.
Pairs With
This versatile blend pairs beautifully with slow-roasted lamb shoulder, char-grilled ribeye steak, Mediterranean mezze platters, aged hard cheeses, or hearty cassoulet.
This Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Viognier 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 of the wine grapes. This blend highlights the historical introduction of southern French and Spanish varieties to South Australia in those early days of viticulture and reflects the history, religion and culture of the Barossa.
Varieties: 76% Shiraz, 16% Grenache, 7% Mataro, 1% Viognier
Harvest Date: 29 February – 15 April
Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage
Cellaring Potential: 20+ years (from vintage)
