Henschke Henry’s Seven 2010

When I first tasted this wine I thought that Henry’s Seven meant that there was seven different varieties in the blend but it actually means that the vineyard is seven acres in size with planting of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Viognier.

Henschke Henry’s Seven 2010

As I am not really a fan of Viognier in the Shiraz blends in the Barossa I wasn’t looking forward to tasting this wine but it seems that the white variety has only added slipperiness to the palate and not those overt apricot flavours. The wine starts out with a dried cranberry flavour infused with crushed rocks before a whole load of fruit flavours come rolling in.  Do I see a plum or raspberries? You get both in this wine with a huge dose of spice and star anise with a little red lipstick and cured meat adding some interest. In fact this wine is a three course meal in one bottle. This wine is different than your normal big baller Barossa wine in that it is held back and more balanced between richness and refreshing flavours. While the palate is seamless now I would expect this to rock hardcore with 5 years under its belt.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Price: $33

Rated: 92+

Drink: 2017 – 2026