2012 Keyneton Euphonium

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Deep garnet with red hues. Aromatic layers of blackberry, cassis, mulberry and burnt orange with savoury and exotic spice notes of sandalwood, cedar, bay leaf, wild thyme and leather. The palate is intense and rich, integrating the primary fruit youthfulness of dark forest berries with the savoury complexity of spice and herbals, a delicate balance that is endearing and captivating. Fine, lingering tannins and fresh acidity provide excellent structure and a seamless, persistent finish.

$99.00
$99.00
Deep garnet with red hues. Aromatic layers of blackberry, cassis, mulberry and burnt orange with savoury and exotic s...

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BACKGROUND

Keyneton Euphonium is a beautiful composition of shiraz from up to 50-year-old vines growing in the Eden and Barossa Valleys, blended with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot from selected vineyards in both regions. The Barossa hills village of Keyneton, established by pastoralist Joseph Keynes in 1842, was a musical and cultural focus for the community, and home to the Henschke Family Brass Band and Henschke Winery. The band was founded in 1888 by second-generation Paul Gotthard Henschke and later led by third-generation Paul Alfred Henschke, featuring wonderful wind instruments such as a B flat euphonium, cornet and E flat clarinet. The B flat euphonium was produced by the famous Zimmermann factory in Leipzig, Germany, in the late 19th century. The instruments were imported by musical entrepreneur, Carl Engel of Adelaide in the late 1800s and have been lovingly restored to remain in the care of the Henschke family.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 65% Shiraz | 20% Cabernet Sauvignon | 10% Merlot | 5% Cabernet Franc
Harvest Date: 2 March – 20 April
Alcohol: 14%
Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage


Maturation: Matured in 15% new and 85% seasoned (90% French, 10% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.

Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2045+

VINTAGE

The La Niña pattern weakened during the lead-up to the 2012 vintage, resulting in below average winter and spring rainfall. Spring was mild with few frost events, however flowering and fruit set were affected by wet weather in mid to late November, leading to only average yields. Summer was also surprisingly mild with below average temperatures and only two short heat events, allowing slow ripening for the development of intense fruit flavours, high colour figures, high acidity and mature tannins. Above average rainfall in the lead-up to vintage kept the vines' leaves active at veraison and ripening. Temperatures were mild throughout harvest in March, warming to an Indian summer in April and allowing for a long picking window. Yields were average with exceptional overall quality.

TASTING NOTES

Keyneton Euphonium is a beautiful composition of shiraz from up to 50-year-old vines growing in the Eden and Barossa Valleys, blended with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot from selected vineyards in both regions. The Barossa hills village of Keyneton, established by pastoralist Joseph Keynes in 1842, was a musical and cultural focus for the community, and home to the Henschke Family Brass Band and Henschke Winery. The band was founded in 1888 by second-generation Paul Gotthard Henschke and later led by third-generation Paul Alfred Henschke, featuring wonderful wind instruments such as a B flat euphonium, cornet and E flat clarinet. The B flat euphonium was produced by the famous Zimmermann factory in Leipzig, Germany, in the late 19th century. The instruments were imported by musical entrepreneur, Carl Engel of Adelaide in the late 1800s and have been lovingly restored to remain in the care of the Henschke family.

Varieties: 65% Shiraz | 20% Cabernet Sauvignon | 10% Merlot | 5% Cabernet Franc
Harvest Date: 2 March – 20 April
Alcohol: 14%
Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage


Maturation: Matured in 15% new and 85% seasoned (90% French, 10% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.

Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2045+

The La Niña pattern weakened during the lead-up to the 2012 vintage, resulting in below average winter and spring rainfall. Spring was mild with few frost events, however flowering and fruit set were affected by wet weather in mid to late November, leading to only average yields. Summer was also surprisingly mild with below average temperatures and only two short heat events, allowing slow ripening for the development of intense fruit flavours, high colour figures, high acidity and mature tannins. Above average rainfall in the lead-up to vintage kept the vines' leaves active at veraison and ripening. Temperatures were mild throughout harvest in March, warming to an Indian summer in April and allowing for a long picking window. Yields were average with exceptional overall quality.