Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium 2008

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Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium 2008 Front Label
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Vintage
2008

Size
750ML

ABV
14.5%

Features
Green Wine

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Winemaker Notes

Very deep crimson in color. A complex bouquet of plums, blackberries, mulberries and cassis with savoury nuances of tar and roasted meats. The sweet, rich and plush palate has a fleshy texture with layers of flavour of great depth and concentration, beautifully balanced with velvety fine-grained tannins and excellent length.

75% Shiraz, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc

Professional Ratings

  • 93
    Henschke blends this wine from shiraz (75 percent) with cabernet sauvignon, merlot and franc; some of it was picked prior to the long heat wave of March 2008, some carefully selected after the vines cooled down again. The heat shows in an initial pruniness, in black spices and a eucalyptus scent. Give this a day of air and cooler, forest floor notes emerge, tangy exotic fruit filling out the middle of the wine with supple richness and a gentle, savory balance. Decant this for several hours before serving with roast leg of lamb.
  • 92
    Supple and ripe, showing real complexity, with nutmeg, licorice and black olive overtones to the dark berry flavors, finishing with medium weight and seductive polish. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2015. 75 cases imported.
  • 91
    Blended of 75% Shiraz, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2008 Keyneton Estate Euphonium was aged in 30% new, 70% seasoned French and American oak hogsheads for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has an expressive nose of crushed blackberries, blueberry pie filling, cinnamon, cloves, warm plums and a whiff of toasty cedar plus just a suggestion of chocolate. Rich, full and crisp on the palate, it has medium-firm finely grained tannins, understated harmony and a long, purely fruited finish. It’s approachable now but I suspect it will have more to show in a year or two and should cellar to 2020+.
    Rating: 91+

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Henschke is one of Australia’s leading winemakers and grapegrowers. Henschke is recognised for its rich heritage, innovative spirit and commitment to handcrafting exceptional wines for 150 years. The Henschke family’s grapegrowing and winemaking tradition spans six generations, from outstanding sustainable vineyards in Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills. The small-medium wine business has an annual crush of 700 tonne and employs around 50 staff. Prue Henschke manages the 105 hectares of vineyard, spanning from Eden Valley to Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills wine region. Henschke is one of Australia’s leading winemakers and grapegrowers. Henschke is recognised for its rich heritage, innovative spirit and commitment to handcrafting exceptional wines for 150 years. The Henschke family’s grapegrowing and winemaking tradition spans six generations, from outstanding sustainable vineyards in Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills. The small-medium wine business has an annual crush of 700 tonne and employs around 50 staff. Prue Henschke manages the 105 hectares of vineyard, spanning from Eden Valley to Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills wine region. Stephen and Prue continue to craft their white wines with a focus on purity, while their red wines have a strong focus on terroir, using traditional winemaking techniques.

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