Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium 2008
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Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium 2008
Red Wine from Barossa Valley, Australia
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Price: $55.00 $39.99
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winemaker's notes:
Very deep crimson in color. A complex bouquet of plums, blackberries, mulberries and cassis
with savoury nuances of tar and roasted meats. The sweet, rich and plush palate has a fleshy
texture with layers of flavour of great depth and concentration, beautifully balanced with velvety
fine-grained tannins and excellent length.
75% Shiraz, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc
alcohol by volume:
14.5%
critical acclaim:
"Excellent color and clarity; the aromatic bouquet reflects the complex varietal blend of Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, with cassis, blackberry and plum fruit, which sets the scene for the very appealing palate, awash with fruit yet tied together by the ripe spicy/savoury tannins on the finish."
95 Points
Australian Wine Companion
"Henschke blends this wine from shiraz (75 percent) with cabernet sauvignon, merlot and franc; some of it was picked prior to the long heat wave of March 2008, some carefully selected after the vines cooled down again. The heat shows in an initial pruniness, in black spices and a eucalyptus scent. Give this a day of air and cooler, forest floor notes emerge, tangy exotic fruit filling out the middle of the wine with supple richness and a gentle, savory balance. Decant this for several hours before serving with roast leg of lamb."
93 Points
Wine & Spirits
"Supple and ripe, showing real complexity, with nutmeg, licorice and black olive overtones to the dark berry flavors, finishing with medium weight and seductive polish. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2015. 75 cases imported."
92 Points
Wine Spectator
"Blended of 75% Shiraz, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2008 Keyneton Estate Euphonium was aged in 30% new, 70% seasoned French and American oak hogsheads for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has an expressive nose of crushed blackberries, blueberry pie filling, cinnamon, cloves, warm plums and a whiff of toasty cedar plus just a suggestion of chocolate. Rich, full and crisp on the palate, it has medium-firm finely grained tannins, understated harmony and a long, purely fruited finish. It’s approachable now but I suspect it will have more to show in a year or two and should cellar to 2020+.
Rating: 91+
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91 Points
The Wine Advocate
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