Henschke Henry's Seven Red Blend 2023 - 750ml

96pts Wine Enthusiast & Editors' Choice

The comparatively affordable “baby brother” to this historic Barossa producer's premium red stable, Henry's is an excellent intro, with brightness and approachability thanks, in part, to the lick of Grenache and Viognier in the blend. Aromas are lucid and layered. Think: raspberry and plum tart, cracked black pepper, thyme and dried flowers, with a freshening berry tang to the palate amidst filigree tannins. Delicious now, it could age another 7-10 years if you've the patience.

94pts James Suckling

Aromas of cherries, wild blackberries, violets, cassia bark and earth. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of Damson plums, mocha, dried herbs and spices. A balanced and refined blend of 81% shiraz, 11% grenache, 6% mataro and 2% viognier from a cool vintage.

93pts Australian Wine Companion

81/11/6/2% shiraz/grenache/mataro/viognier; 84/16% Barossa Valley/Eden Valley. A delicious blend. Spicy and flecked with black pepper, it shows a core of pure satsuma plum, black cherry and black berry fruits with hints of star anise, violets and roasting meats. Supple and fleshy and instantly appealing, finishing stony and savoury. Very moreish.

92pts Decanter

An approachable wine with notes of ripe red and black plums, juniper berries, oregano and a hint of sweet oak spice. Supple, ripe tannins lend a bit of structure, as does the juicy acidity. Not complex, but nicely balanced, with a long, fresh finish. Harvested 11 April-10 May and aged in 5% new and 95% seasoned hogsheads for 10 months (99% French, 1% American).

91pts Wine Advocate

The 2023 Henry's Seven is supple and fine boned, a product of the cool, wet season that birthed it. In the mouth, the tannins are woody and fine, with star anise, blackcurrant, cassis and bramble woven throughout. This is a leafy rendition of the wine, leaving little pockets of green inflections that could be described as crunchy and good. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

90pts Wine Spectator

Offers a wonderful mix of fresh fruit flavors and firm, earthy accents. Blackberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors are juicy and generous, with details of tobacco, cedar, herbs and spices on the muscular finish. Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Viognier.

Winemaker Notes

Deep crimson with violet hues. Lifted aromas of blueberry, blackberry, mulberry and Satsuma plum, with nuances of lavender, rose petal, violets, pepper and brown baking spice. A complex palate of blue and red fruits with hints of anise and white pepper, supported by bright acidity, fine tannins and excellent length.

Blend: 81% Shiraz, 11% Grenache, 6% Mataro, 2% Viognier