Henschke Henry's Seven 2022

There's a succulent quality to the apricot, black cherry and fleshy stewed plum notes of this wine, with accents of cardamom, clove and black tea, on a muscular frame. All the elements come together in a remarkably long finish, detailed and polished. Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Viognier. Drink now through 2037. 400 cases imported.

A vibrant, supple and spicy SGM with pronounced meaty, peppery undertones and subtle orange blossom and violet inflections (2% Viognier is co-fermented with the 74% Shiraz). In a low-yielding drought year, the blackberry, raspberry, blood plum and strawberry fruit is intense, but persistent giving a smooth, glossy mouthfeel with lovely freshness. The tannins are silky and a light touch of spice from the 8% Mataro gives grip to the finish. A sleek entry-point red.

Shiraz gets co-fermented with Viognier and then blended with Grenache and Mataro for this oh-so-Barossa red. Plump berries, chocolate, peppery spice, beet leaves and something a bit ferrous lead to a silky mouthfeel. There's power and fruit sweetness here but also transparency and regional character to boot.

A blend of 74% Shiraz, 16% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre and 2% Viognier (the Shiraz and Viognier are co-fermented), aged mostly in used barrels, the 2019 Henry's Seven hints at asphalt and black olive tapenade, set against a backdrop of blueberry and brambly blackberry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, it's creamy-slippery in texture—no doubt helped along by the Viognier inclusion—supple and easy to drink, with a juicy, lip-smacking finish and almost unnoticeable tannin. Drink it young and fresh.