Henschke : Henry's Seven 2022

The 2022 Henry's Seven leads with a vibrant core of raspberry seed and bramble, five spice and blood plum skin. In the mouth, the fruit is supple and spicy and expounds a brilliant clarity of tannin. Ductile, whippy and delicious, it has raspberry leaf tea and rose petals to close. There are also notes of pink peppercorns, as per usual. This is a gorgeous wine. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

The deceptively approachable 2022 Henry's Seven offers charming aromas of dark cherry and milk chocolate, well supported by rich earthy tones and vanilla bean oak. Then, a little tighter and more savory than expected, leathery Mataro tones step up, accompanied by well-placed sandy tannins that draw out the finish. Impressive, it will age well and be one of the best yet under this label.