Tasted April 2024. 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.1% Cabernet Franc. Bramble on the nose with cedar, dry spice and medicinal notes. Supple and concentrated on the palate, with savoury spice and tobacco along with dark, fresh blackberry and plum.

Tasted April 2024. 52.7% Merlot, 29.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Cabernet Franc. Restrained and savoury dark bramble fruit on the nose with tobacco and graphite complexity. Grippy, broad tannins further contribute to this savoury style. Elegant and long on the palate.

Tasted April 2024. 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. 13.7% ABV and 75% new barrels. Spicy and structured, with savoury dark fruit and delicate dried herbs. Fresh acidity and tons of densely packed tannins. Built to age, with power and intensity.

Tasted April 2024. 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. Pure, vibrant style with excellent length, and fine, delineated tannins. Detailed and savoury on the palate.

Tasted April 2024. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. Expressive and pure on the nose with lifted bramble fruit, and more opulent blackcurrant. Intense and concentrated on the palate, with very fine tannins, and a fresh, minty finish.

Tasted April 2024. 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc. Fragrant, with good concentration on the palate of dark berry fruit and some aromatic raspberry. Supple, densely packed tannins and a refreshing finish.

Tasted April 2024. 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc. 13.6% ABV. Serious second wine with lots of spice and complexity. Juicy initially, with savoury edges as the wine develops. Leafy, herbal notes, around a core of al dente black fruit. Angular and classy.

Tasted April 2024. 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.6% ABV. Very floral with violet and aromatic spice like anise and coriander on the nose. Delicate and ethereal on the palate with paper-fine tannins, and a juicy core of soft black fruit. A lot of concentration but in a very elegant frame.

‘The Wheelwright’ pays homage to founder Johann Christian Henschke, who was among the first generation of settlers in the Barossa Valley to establish a winery in 1868. Arriving from German Silesia as a skilled stonemason and wheelwright, he planted his first vineyards in the picturesque Eden Valley. Made from a tiny 1.6ha vineyard, this has a beautiful silky texture, black plum flavours with a hint of olive brine.

Mt Edelstone tends to be our favourite of the new Henschke releases each year. From vines planted in 1912, it always impresses and is more approachable than its stablemate Hill of Grace. Rich cherry and plum, with sage, fresh cracked pepper, and more lifted earl grey, floral aromas. Elegant and charming, even in this seriously warm vintage. This feels like it will be impressive young, but has a powerful core and grainy tannins that will set it up well for a decade or more in the cellar.