Henschke - Keyneton Euphonium 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Henschke
Country	Australia
Region	Eden Valley
Varietal	Proprietary Blend
Vintage	2018
Sku	104527
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Henschke Description

Deep crimson with garnet hues. Enticing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis are enveloped by herbal notes of sage and bay leaf that lead to subtle nuances of red fruits, black pepper, vanilla and cedar. A generous palate offers rich flavors of red and blackcurrant, dried herbs and black pepper, with great purity, balance and texture forming a delicious mouthfeel, while velvety tannins provide great length and complexity.

Blend: 65% Shiraz, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot

Critical Acclaim

JS 95
James Suckling
Spicy and creamy shiraz-based blend with velvety tannins framing a silky core of dark fruit, licorice, cloves, grilled herbs and spices. Five spice and smoked paprika coming through. Full-bodied yet elegant.
RP 92
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Keyneton Euphonium is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot and carries a profusion of dusty black tannin and brooding purple fruit. There are notes of meat broth, field mushrooms, fresh leather, blackberry, brown sugar and a molasses character. I know from some of the other Henschke reds that the fruit actually rises above the structure with a decant (or time in the glass), so this is recommended in order to catch the beautiful 2018 fruit on offer here. This is a savory wine—layered and long.
WS 91
Wine Spectator
Leads with toasted herbs and touches of tobacco and peppery spices, which add an appealing savory element, while details of cumin and bay leaf mix with a core of cassis and blackberry on a plush, elegant frame.
D 91
Decanter

Classic aromas of cassis and mint on the nose. Suave and elegant, with sinewy tannins and a firm structure.