2022 is a triumphant vintage for Henschke and marks 70 years of their celebrated ‘Mount Edelstone’ Shiraz, one of Australia’s longest consecutively produced single-vineyard wines. Cyril Henschke first produced ‘Mount Edelstone’ as a single-vineyard wine from the 1952 vintage, with the 1956 vintage subsequently enjoying overnight success in wine shows and bringing national recognition to an already respected estate.  The creation of 1952 Mount Edelstone was a pivotal moment in Australia’s fine wine story

The Henschke family have made wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, with fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke taking over in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife, Prue, they have built upon their inheritance, transforming this traditional producer into one that is celebrated worldwide.

Prue’s pioneering work in the vineyard cannot be underestimated. Over the past 50 years, she has worked tirelessly, vine by vine, to improve the health of the vineyards through meticulous soil management and reintroducing native plants to promote biodiversity. Applying organic and biodynamic practises has been critical in nurturing the health of Henschke’s vineyards.

The 2022 vintage reflects the Henschke family’s enduring commitment to preserving old vines and expressing these remarkable vineyards in the glass.

‘KEYNETON EUPHONIUM’ BAROSSA VALLEY 2022

“Fine introduction to Henschke” – Jancis Robinson MW,JancisRobinson.com

“So much polish and class” –Ryan Montgomery, JamesSuckling.com 

“Delicious” – Huon Hooke,RealReview.com

Keyneton Euphonium references the Barossa village of Keyneton (home to the Henschke winery) and the Henschke Family Brass Band. The band was founded by second generation Paul Gottard Henschke in 1888 and was later led by third generation Paul Alfred Henschke, featuring instruments such as the B flat euphonium, cornet and E flat clarinet. The German euphonium has been restored and remains a Henschke family heirloom.

The 2022 ‘Keyneton Euphonium’ consists of 59% Shiraz, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot. The wine was aged for 20 months in a mixture of new (20%) and seasoned (80%) French and American oak hogsheads. 

17 points – Jancis Robinson MW (JancisRobinson.com)

96 Points– Ryan Montgomery(JamesSuckling.com)

96 Points – Tony Love (WinePilot.com)

95 points – Huon Hooke (RealReview.com)

94 points – Dave Brookes (WineCompanion.com)

93 points – Erin Larkin (RobertParker.com)

Ready in 2-3 weeks