Henschke

Henry's Seven Barossa Red Blend

9.0160 ratings
8.921 pro ratings
Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 67% Shiraz (co-fermented with 6% Viognier), 17% Grenache and 10% Mataro, deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with floral, spice and funky reductive notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with black pepper spice, licorice with lively spice. Dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, slight oak, floral and spicy notes.

Blend of 67% Shiraz (co-fermented with 6% Viognier), 17% Grenache and 10% Mataro, deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with floral, spice and funky reductive notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with black pepper spice, licorice with lively spice. Dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, slight oak, floral and spicy notes.

Mar 29th, 2022
Bob McDonald

Brief notes at the Filipino dinner at the Downs Club. Red and black fruits of cherry and fading raspberry with a little spice. A disconcerting whiff of wet tea towel which did not effect the palate.

Brief notes at the Filipino dinner at the Downs Club. Red and black fruits of cherry and fading raspberry with a little spice. A disconcerting whiff of wet tea towel which did not effect the palate.

Sep 8th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 73% Shiraz, 17% Grenache, 5% Mataro and 5% Viognier, dark Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, licorice, pepper spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum with licorice, espresso and oak. Well balanced, great mouthfeel, soft fine tannins and texture, long finish ending with pepper spice, smoky oak and cacao. Very nice!

A blend of 73% Shiraz, 17% Grenache, 5% Mataro and 5% Viognier, dark Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, licorice, pepper spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum with licorice, espresso and oak. Well balanced, great mouthfeel, soft fine tannins and texture, long finish ending with pepper spice, smoky oak and cacao. Very nice!

Dec 2nd, 2020
Joyce Lin

Henry’s Seven is a full-bodied red blend, made from 66% Shiraz, 15 % Grenache, 10 % Mourvèdre (locally known as Mataro) and 9% Viognier. Affluent aromas of black cherry, dark plum, fig, cedar, black pepper, and clove on the nose; dusty and dry on the palate with integrated tannins.

Henry’s Seven is a full-bodied red blend, made from 66% Shiraz, 15 % Grenache, 10 % Mourvèdre (locally known as Mataro) and 9% Viognier. Affluent aromas of black cherry, dark plum, fig, cedar, black pepper, and clove on the nose; dusty and dry on the palate with integrated tannins.

Aug 5th, 2020
Kyle Groombridge

Man, kind of disappointed in this bottle.. had high expectations but I guess I should hold judgment until it ages a bit. Syrah, Grenache, mataro, and viognier blend from barrossa/Eden valley. A bit light and one dimensional on day one, but day two it really showed its potential. Richer and more structured on day 2, with a nice balance of cool high toned fruit and dark fruit and earth, but still not enough going on to really "catch" my attention.

Still cool to try this iconic producer however.. hopefully I can get my hands on some of their nicer stuff in the future.

Man, kind of disappointed in this bottle.. had high expectations but I guess I should hold judgment until it ages a bit. Syrah, Grenache, mataro, and viognier blend from barrossa/Eden valley. A bit light and one dimensional on day one, but day two it really showed its potential. Richer and more structured on day 2, with a nice balance of cool high toned fruit and dark fruit and earth, but still not enough going on to really "catch" my attention.

Still cool to try this iconic producer however.. hopefully I can get my hands on some of their nicer stuff in the future.

Feb 9th, 2018
David Lusby

Very pretty.

Very pretty.

Dec 17th, 2017
Fabio Pallottini

Clear deep purple, medium + viscosity, legs
Clean and youthful on the nose, medium + intensity with aromas of wild strawberries, fresh cranberries, raspberries, floral hints of violet and lavender, a touch of vanilla.
On the palate the wine is dry, medium + acidity and alcohol, medium body, medium - tannins, medium + intensity with notes of wild berries, red and black cherries, black pepper, sweet spices. A touch of vanilla.
Almost long length. Great to drink now or to cellar for up to 5 years.

Clear deep purple, medium + viscosity, legs
Clean and youthful on the nose, medium + intensity with aromas of wild strawberries, fresh cranberries, raspberries, floral hints of violet and lavender, a touch of vanilla.
On the palate the wine is dry, medium + acidity and alcohol, medium body, medium - tannins, medium + intensity with notes of wild berries, red and black cherries, black pepper, sweet spices. A touch of vanilla.
Almost long length. Great to drink now or to cellar for up to 5 years.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.2

Fine, lacked structure and a touch flabby. #henschke #shiraz #syrah #barossa #australia #ctbucklinwine

Fine, lacked structure and a touch flabby. #henschke #shiraz #syrah #barossa #australia #ctbucklinwine

Dec 19th, 2016
Bob McDonald

A GSM Blend with a splash of Viognier. Even Henschkes quaffers have that stamp of class that is given to their big gun cuvees. One of those very gluggable wines that disappear very quickly at the end of a very long lunch!

A GSM Blend with a splash of Viognier. Even Henschkes quaffers have that stamp of class that is given to their big gun cuvees. One of those very gluggable wines that disappear very quickly at the end of a very long lunch!

Oct 3rd, 2016