2010 Henschke Henry’s Seven Shiraz Blend 750ml

Vintage: 2010

APPEARANCE: Deep crimson with violet hues.

AROMA: Fragrant aromas of raspberry, plum and boysenberry are layered with notes of sage, black pepper, mace and cocoa, and floral nuances of vanilla flower.

PALATE: A rich and supple palate of dark plum, cherry and crushed blackberry flavours is well-balanced by vibrant acidity and fine, savoury tannins that lead to a long, peppery finish.

FOOD MATCHING: Sirloin, Jerusalem Artichoke – Pure, Roast, Chips.

GRAPES/BLEND: 72% Shiraz, 15% Grenache, 11% Mataro, 2% Viognier.

PH: 3.42

ACID (G/L): 6.25 g/L

Winemaking: Viognier co-fermented with shiraz; grenache and mataro fermented separately.

Vinatge Notes:

The 2010 growing season was preceded by above average winter rainfall. Spring was mild with little frost damage and gave us an even budburst. The weather remained cold and wet through spring which held back growth until a two-week high 30s heat wave in November affected flowering and fruit set. Spring rains continued into early summer right through until mid-December, making it the wettest year since 2005. The vines responded to the heat and grew vigorously until early January, developing lush canopies, but bunch development suffered as a result. A roller-coaster ride of heat spikes and cool changes continued through a warm summer with occasional thunderstorms. The vines went through veraison a week earlier than the previous year. Lower yields coupled with the mild ripening period resulted in concentrated fruit. Vintage began a week earlier than the previous year and was in full swing by mid-February.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Excellent vintage, 15+ years.