Henschke, `Keyneton Euphonium`
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Henschke Keyneton Euphonium | Barossa Shiraz Blend, South Australia
A beautiful composition from one of Australia's most respected family wine estates, the Keyneton Euphonium is a blend of Shiraz from up to 50-year-old vines in the Eden and Barossa Valleys, combined with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from selected vineyards in both regions — some planted by Cyril Henschke in the 1960s. The wine takes its name from the Barossa hills village of Keyneton — where the Henschke family's brass band, founded in 1888, featured a lovingly restored B flat euphonium that remains in the family to this day. Vegetarian and sustainable.
Tom's Note: A well-balanced blend boasting bold richness from a fairly young vintage — beautiful.
Tasting Notes
Deep crimson with bright hues. An intense and complex nose of ripe, spicy redcurrant, plum, rhubarb and blackberry with lifted hints of cassis, violets, sage, bay leaf, black pepper and cedar. The palate has excellent depth and structure with plush, ripe dark fruits, a balanced acid line and a long savoury-spice finish with fine-grained, elegant tannins.
Technical Details
Grapes: 66% Shiraz, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc | Region: Barossa & Eden Valley, South Australia | ABV: 14.5% | Closure: Screwcap | Size: 75cl | Features: Vegetarian, Sustainable
Food Pairing
Outstanding with our richest cuts — try with our Gran Reserva range or our Heritage Wagyu steaks. The bold, spicy character also pairs beautifully with our Grass Fed Lamb slow-cooked dishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Henschke?
Henschke is one of Australia's oldest and most respected family wine estates, based in the Barossa hills village of Keyneton in South Australia. The family has been making wine since 1868 and is best known for Hill of Grace — one of the world's great single-vineyard wines, made from Shiraz vines planted in the 1860s. The Keyneton Euphonium represents the estate's blended red, drawing on vineyards in both the Eden Valley and Barossa, and is named after the family's historic brass band and its restored euphonium.
What is the Eden Valley?
The Eden Valley sits above the Barossa floor at higher altitudes (400–500 metres), producing a cooler climate that brings greater elegance, freshness and aromatic complexity to Shiraz compared to the richer, more powerful style of the valley floor. Henschke's Eden Valley Shiraz vines — some over 50 years old — contribute a distinctive spice, floral lift and fine-grained tannin structure to the Keyneton Euphonium blend.
Should I decant it?
Yes — decant for 45–60 minutes before serving to allow the complex aromatics to open up and the tannins to soften. Serve at 16–18°C. The wine will also develop beautifully in bottle for 10–15 years from the vintage.
Why a screwcap closure?
Henschke moved to screwcap closures to eliminate the risk of cork taint (TCA contamination) — a rational quality decision adopted by many of Australia's finest producers. A screwcap does not affect the wine's ability to age and in fact provides a more consistent seal, eliminating the small percentage of bottles affected by cork taint under natural cork.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
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