David White

9.5

I’d forgotten about this which I bought many moons ago as part of a vertical of Albert’s.
The 2005 was one of their earliest vintages and having “found” it thought it was probably outside its drinking window. Lots of sediment and crust had lined inside bottle much like a Henschke Mount Edelstone, decanted and it opened up after a couple of hours and it was beautifully smooth and integrated package of flavours.
I have a 2005 Edelstone which I’ll open soon but the Albert evolved over the evening and is an excellent testament to Kym Teusner’s work. — a month ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Catching up on wines we have had since returning from the Henschke weekend. Brief notes. A seashell note in amongst the stone fruit (peach and nectarine) honeysuckle and warm stone. A layered highly textural wine. Very good and what you would expect from Bass Phillip. The first of 3. Next in a year or two. — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Another of Henschke’s many red cuvées. 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon grown in their Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Aromas of mulberry, cedar and brambles The fluidity of the Merlot on the tannins at the finish was impressive. Excellent wine - I had to buy some. Stephen and Pru bought their Lenswood vineyard in 1981. A source of excellent Merlot and also Pinot Noir. — a year ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.8

Fantastic cult wine that I’ve had the pleasure of trying a couple of times now. Lives up to the hype. Amazing in all aspects. Big but super pretty and just keeps rewarding you with greatness every time you return to you glass. — 5 months ago

Bryn and Tanya

9.0

The 2023 Henschke Julius Eden Valley Riesling offers a crisp profile with pronounced apple and pear notes, showcasing refreshing acidity and pretty good balance. One year on the rack added some nice depth. — 8 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Sometimes good to have these “noble”stickies a little on the youthful side. Vibrant and fresh with intense flavours of marmalade, peach, apricot and honeycomb. Delicious with the milk parfait, wild raspberries and rhubarb. That finishes off a sensational weekend tasting. Keeps my record intact of never having a bad Henschke wine. Most of these were world class. — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Still catching up on the Henschke tasting last weekend. This was another Cuvée new to me. Brief notes. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Light Pass in the Barossa. Matured in 8% new and 92% seasoned French oak. Not overly “Cabernet “. Barossa is best suited to Shiraz IMO. Black cherry and fresh herbs. Not a standout when one is surrounded by other outstanding Henschke reds. — a year ago

Bryn and Tanya

9.3

Purchased from Marion Hotel and Cellars near Adelaide, we enjoyed this in American River on Kangaroo Island. This full-bodied Shiraz evolved beautifully over the evening, revealing layers of dark berries, pepper, tobacco, Australian bark and earth, and a hint of anise, with a spicy finish. Balanced and complex, it earned full bonus points for how much we enjoyed it. A great wine, albeit with a screw cap. — 7 months ago

Geoff Upston

9.0

2020 Vintage. Les bought it for me for Christmas 2024 and that’s when it was tasted like a $35 bottle. — 8 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

The first of 2 vintages of Keyneton Euphonium from the excellent 2021 vintage. This won the Trophy for best Shiraz Cabernet at the Barossa Valley Wine Show. 63% Shiraz 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot. From 50 year old vines growing in the Eden and Barossa Valleys. Rich and Sumptuous - blackberry, cassis and sage. Beautiful fruit flavours and soft velvety tannins. A winner! — a year ago