{"product_id":"2015-henschke-keyneton-euphonium-red-blend-750ml","title":"2015 Henschke Keyneton 'Euphonium' Red Blend 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully composed Barossa red blend from the renowned Henschke family, the 2015 Keyneton Euphonium combines 66% Shiraz, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Sourced from vineyards across Eden Valley and Barossa Valley, including Shiraz vines up to 50 years old, this distinguished wine offers exceptional fruit concentration, aromatic complexity and impressive ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Museum \u0026amp; Rare Release has been carefully bottle-aged in the Henschke cellar, showcasing the elegance and maturity of an outstanding Barossa vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 growing season began with a traditionally wet winter, mild spring and excellent fruit set, providing a welcome return to favourable conditions after four vintages of below-average yields. A dry, mild summer encouraged healthy fruit development, excellent natural acidity and remarkable flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRainfall in late January refreshed the vineyards during veraison, particularly benefiting older dry-grown vines. Mild conditions from February through April allowed a relatively even ripening period, producing wines of exceptional fruit purity, balance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend incorporates Shiraz from vines up to 50 years old in Eden Valley and Barossa Valley, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from selected vineyards across both regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested between 18 February and 15 April 2015, the wine was matured for 18 months in French oak hogsheads, comprising 20% new oak and 80% seasoned oak, before blending and bottling. The wine was subsequently bottle-aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep crimson with garnet hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnticing aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cassis and sage, with subtle hints of cedar, leather, liquorice and Dutch cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe generous palate reveals rich layers of blue and black fruits, bay leaf, thyme and black pepper, with excellent balance, texture and an exceptionally long, fine tannin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHenschke — Reviewed June 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted May 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“This vintage of Henschke's Shiraz dominant red blend ... is one of its most approachable.”\u003cbr\u003e\n“Silky in texture, tannins are spicy and sexy, slinking along a spine of laser-like acidity”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChristina Pickard — Tasted April 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1868, Henschke is one of Australia's most celebrated family-owned wineries, renowned for its exceptional single-vineyard wines and generations of winemaking heritage in Eden Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeyneton Euphonium pays tribute to the musical traditions of the Henschke family and the historic Barossa village of Keyneton, established by pastoralist Joseph Keynes in 1842. The Henschke Family Brass Band was founded in 1888 by second-generation Paul Gotthard Henschke and later led by third-generation Paul Alfred Henschke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine takes its name from a beautifully restored 19th-century B-flat euphonium, once played in the family brass band and preserved today as part of the Henschke family's heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley and Barossa Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66% Shiraz, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 February – 15 April 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20% new, 80% seasoned French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Museum \u0026amp; Rare Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle-aged in the Henschke cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2035+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656621621550,"sku":"7217635773","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Henschke_Keyneton_Euphonium_Red_Blend_750ml.png?v=1779344411","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2015-henschke-keyneton-euphonium-red-blend-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}