2022 Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Magnum 1.5L, Barossa & Eden Valley

A cross regional blend of Shiraz (59%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Merlot (2%) sourced from vineyards in both Eden Valley (60%) and Barossa Valley (40%), hence its overriding Barossa appellation. A delight to see how this merry band of varieties plays together, fragrant to begin with a bouquet of crushed dark plum and berry lifted by kitchen herbs – bay leaf for sure – with a sprinkle of black pepper. Extra spice elements are derived from French oak maturation, 20% new hogsheads and the rest seasoned with a mix of American oak as well, all for 20 months, seamlessly threaded with the fruit, a touch of dark cocoa both in flavour and bitterness adding to the depth of the palate with a brush of superfine tannins dusting the finish. A classic blend at the top of its game.

96 points Tony Love for Wine Pilot, April 2026

Deeply perfumed and spicy, with aromas of blackcurrants, roasted coffee beans, cedar, blood plums, cured meat and cassis. The palate is seamlessly integrated, with a velvety texture, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity that leads into a supple yet structured finish with lingering flavors of bitter chocolate, mulberries, cigar box and paprika. Made from a blend of 59% shiraz, 33% cabernet sauvignon, 6% cabernet franc and 2% merlot. So much polish and class. Drink or hold.

96 points James Suckling, March 2025

Good depth of ruby to garnet colour, showing some development appropriate to its age. The bouquet presents vanilla, chocolate, raspberry and sundry dried herbs, sweeter and increasingly cassisy as it aired. The palate is medium-full bodied and supple in its texture, with a fruit-sweet middle which smacks of crushed raspberries, then a supple tannin finish. Delicious—and it's a wine that responds well to generous airing. (A blend of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc & merlot). Drink to 2040.

95 points Huon Hooke for The Real Review, July 2025

A blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This is right up there with any previous releases under this label. The oak has been well chosen to suit the fruit. It’s 20% new French and an 80% mix of seasoned French and American oak. Bright, plummy, raspberry-like fruit with a little blackberry complexity on the nose. The palate is medium bodied and elegantly structured, displaying a vibrant fruit energy and purity supported by fine chalky tannins. Impressive wine from an excellent vintage. Drink to 2045.

95 points Ray Jordan for Wine Pilot, May 2025

In challenging vintages like 2022, the art of the blender is highlighted, indeed, it deserves to be celebrated. Relying on one grape variety can be tricky when the weather turns cool and wet, but four? That’s a safe winemaking insurance policy. With Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot sourced from across the Barossa Valley (40%) and Eden Valley (60%), Euphonium delivers a most fulfilling wine. Offers a smooth, textural glide with lively dark red fruits and lifted woody spices coming into play. Remains true to the Euphonium style with its elegance and its almost joyous delivery of herbs and spice:  crushed sage and thyme, pepper and baking spices.  The use of American and French oak, which delivers noteworthy tannin drive and grip, is also noted. Drink to 2042.

94 points Jeni Port for Wine Pilot, May 2025

59/33/6/2% shiraz/cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc/merlot; 60/40% blend of Eden Valley/Barossa grapes. The 2022 release smells plummy and expressive with layers of spice, dried herbs, sage, bay leaf, blackberry pastille, tobacco leaf olive tapenade and earth. Some lovely nutty oak tones roll through on the palate, which shows wonderfully pure black fruits, fine, silty tannins and a vibrant line. Drink to 2040.

94 points Dave Brookes for Halliday Wine Companion, March 2025

The 2022 Keyneton Euphonium is from a cooler, wetter season in Barossa, and the wines released have so far been fantastic. It leads with cocoa and star anise, licorice, black truffle and meat broth. The wine is sourced from long-term growers in both Eden and Barossa Valleys. Texturally, this is silky and fine, and the tannins are supple and yet structuring. Drink to 2042.

93 points Erin Larkin for The Wine Advocate, September 2025

Seven generations of the Henschke family have been making wine in the Barossa since 1868. This wine is named after the village of Keyneton and a particularly fine B flat euphonium in the care of the family, made by Zimmerman in Leipzig in the late nineteenth century.

2023 Keyneton Euphonium is the 64th vintage of the blend, and a 60/40 blend of up to 50-year-old Barossa and Eden Valley vines with 59% Shiraz, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot from in both Barossa Valley (69%) and Eden Valley vineyards. The wine was matured for 20 months in French and American oak hogsheads, with 20% of the French barrels new for this vintage.

The wine has a proven record of cellaring well for a decade or more.