Henry's Seven 2023

Located in the heart of South Australia, the vineyards behind this Henry's Seven cuvée are primarily rooted in the Barossa region, the historical birthplace of characterful Australian reds. The plots are situated around Eden Valley and Barossa Valley, where the moderate altitude, ancient soils, and warm, continental climate promote optimal ripening of Rhône grape varieties. This terroir combines schist, sand, and clay-loam soils, providing ideal conditions for producing expressive, structured, and balanced wines, bearing the distinctive imprint of the Barossa.

The Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, and Viognier grapes are harvested separately, then destemmed and crushed before undergoing traditional fermentation in open vats, with pump-overs and punch-downs to extract color, aromas, and tannins. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is pressed and then transferred to oak barrels for aging, where it continues to mature before the final blending of the different batches and bottling, in order to preserve the fruity and spicy character typical of Henry's Seven.

This wine reveals notes of blackberry , black plum , and cherry , enhanced by floral nuances of violet and peony , as well as spicy touches of black pepper and licorice . Richer accents of chocolate and a light vanilla oakiness complete the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and juicy, supported by fresh acidity, supple yet present tannins, and a lingering finish that leaves a harmonious and flavorful impression.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multigenerational winemaking families, and a deep-rooted knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to this a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude, and a diverse portfolio of 65 wine regions across a wide range of climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine nation. Australia burst onto the export scene in the 1980s and has since been offering the world vibrant, fruity, and exceptionally good-value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the history of Australian wine was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diverse range of high-quality Australian wines and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is concentrated primarily along the southern coastline where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, each centered around major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne, and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the fourth-largest exporter in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines throughout the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.