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The Henschke family is one of the longest-established wine names in the Barossa. Johann Christian Henschke purchased land for a farm at Keyneton in 1861, after fleeing religious persecution in Kutschlau, Silesia (Germany). He planted a read more...small vineyard and an orchard, and after initially making wine for family consumption produced his first commercial vintage in 1868, believed to be principally riesling and shiraz. His son, Paul Gotthard, continued farming and winemaking and planted more vines to increase wine production. Upon his father's death in 1914, third-generation Paul Alfred took over the property and as demand for fortified wines grew, winemaking assumed greater significance.
Each generation built upon the reputation for quality, but it was fourth-generation Cyril Alfred Henschke who in 1958 created the wine that has most captured the red wine world's imagination - Hill of Grace. His first vintage of this shiraz was produced in 1958.
Today, fifth-generation Stephen Henschke and his wife Prue uphold the family name and reputation, as winemaker and viticulturist respectively. The highly revered and much sought-after Hill of Grace is the pinnacle of the red wines - but another shiraz first made by Cyril, the Mount Edelstone, and the Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon introduced by Stephen as a tribute to his father - have forged their own niche with red wine lovers the world over.
Prue's meticulous viticultural management has seen not only new life breathed into the venerable vineyards, but also a new direction given to white winemaking that their forebears could never have imagined. For instance riesling from both Eden Valley and the newer Lenswood vineyard are contributing to the re-emergence of this classic variety, while research developments in colour and flavour have led to enormous improvements in quality in the Keyneton Estate and Mount Edelstone wines through improved trellising and fruit exposure.
The original two-storey cellar, built into the side of the hill in time for the 1868 vintage, has been added to throughout the generations. Now covered with ivy, the stone building retains an old-world charm with its open fermenters and winemaking memorabilia on display.
Cellar door, located in the original cellar building, has a rustic appeal with its low doorway, stone walls and early family portraits on the walls. Snug in size, it offers a warm welcome to those who venture down the long picturesque road from Keyneton in a quest for quality.    (hide)

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maximoo reviewed Henschke-henry's 7 Sgmv NV:

August 2009

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Henschke-henry's 7 Sgmv NV

Starting at $18^.52 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Irwin reviewed Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998:

July 2009

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Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998

Starting at $391^.42 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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tofunice reviewed Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004:

May 2009

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Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004

Starting at $92^.08 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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fibo86 wrote in the forum topic: SYMPHONY WITH HORNS

March 2009

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Any of the Cullens (Australian) which have been converted for a while, Henschke (just finishing conversion), There are a few others I just can't think of them atm however I'll go through some of my notes and get back to you.

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alcap reviewed Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004:

February 2009

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Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004

Starting at $92^.08 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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QuietSeditionist reviewed Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004:

February 2009

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Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004

Starting at $92^.08 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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lozza reviewed Henschke Abbott's Prayer 2001:

February 2009

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Henschke Abbott's Prayer 2001

Starting at $55^.16 Snoothrank: 4/5

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mikiukas reviewed Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004:

February 2009

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Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz Eden Valley Sa 2004

Starting at $92^.08 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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fibo86 wrote in the forum topic: Your Top 5 Wine of 2008

January 2009

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I'm begining to wonder if it's because they're just so different from what I'm ... French wines that is) 1) Henschke- Tappa pass (Aus) 2) Yarra Burn- sparkling rose (Aus) 3)Ata rangi- pinot noir (NZ) 4)Montes Alfa- Syrah...

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HondaJohn wrote in the forum topic: Thanksgiving, Airlines & Wine

December 2008

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By the time you read this those of us in the United States will be through half ... Vic •    2003 Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon - Eden Valley, SA And there was one that really shocked me: •   ...

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