{"product_id":"1996-henschke-keyneton-estate-shiraz-cabernet-merlot-750ml","title":"1996 Henschke Keyneton Estate Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMinor Label Damage\/Stains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature 93-point Henschke red from an excellent Barossa vintage, originally released as Keyneton Estate Shiraz Cabernet Merlot and now associated with the Keyneton Euphonium lineage. The 1996 combines dry-grown Shiraz with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offering developed dark fruit, fragrant oak, savoury complexity and gentle tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was named in tribute to Joseph Keynes, an English pioneer who settled at Keyneton in 1842 and later gave his name to the village. Keyneton became an important musical and cultural centre for early Barossa settlers and was home to the Henschke Family Brass Band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage winter rainfall followed two drought years, while a mild spring provided excellent flowering conditions. A dry and cool summer allowed yields of up to 20% above average. The cooler conditions supported a long, slow ripening period and strong flavour development in the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend comprises 65% Shiraz, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot grown in the Eden Valley and Barossa Valley. The wine was matured for 15 months in new and seasoned American and French oak hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cq\u003eDeep crimson colour, a sweet fragrant bouquet dominated by raspberries, blackberries and plums under pinned by layers of perfumed silky vanilla oak and coconut with hints of cedar and violets, quite complex on the palate, soft rich and fleshy, just slightly sappy, showing good acidity and a long palate finishing with gentle dusty fine tannins.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinking Window: 2004–2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyneton Estate Shiraz Cabernet Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% Shiraz, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eden Valley and Barossa Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-yielding, ungrafted and dry-grown vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 months in American and French oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and seasoned oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–14.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage; producer’s stated optimum year was 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e — Melbourne Class 22 · 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed as a tribute to an early English pioneer Joseph Keynes, who settled at Keyneton in 1842 and after whom the village was named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate blend exhibits a complexity of fruit flavours and superb balance from the combination of these low yielding, ungrafted dry grown varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in new and seasoned American and French oak hogsheads for 15 months, it will continue to develop well in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adverse weather conditions, drought, frosts and a dry spring and summer reduced the crops of all varieties. Despite reduced yields of up to 30% - 40%, the 1995 vintage will be of high quality for both red and white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright crimson in colour, sweet perfumed spicy plums and licorice with blackcurrant and chocolate Cabernet flavours and soft silky briary sappy hints of Merlot complexed by nuances of coconut, vanilla and balsam oak. A very pure fruits orientated wine showing a rich intense palate finishing with long firm tannins and balanced acidity. A more austere wine than the 1994 vintage reflecting the drought and low yeilds of 1995, and one which will reward time in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 71% Shiraz, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Eden Valley and Barossa Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: New and seasoned American and French oak hogsheads for 15 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard \/ Geo info: Low yielding, ungrafted dry grown varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51568635281723,"sku":"7856801313","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/230_HENSCHKE_Keyneton_Estate_Shiraz_Cabernet_Malbec__Eden_Valley_1996_Bottle_Base_of_Neck..jpg?v=1787291653","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/1996-henschke-keyneton-estate-shiraz-cabernet-merlot-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}