Henschke Johann's Garden

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Wine Description

Named as a tribute to the early Barossa Lutheran pioneers, many of whom carried the first name of Johann. Their toil, perseverance and conservatism in hardship has meant that the many generations that followed rejoiced in the riches of their prudent efforts. Barossa growers traditionally referred to their vineyard as their garden, from the German Weingarten. This blend is just one of those blessings.

"The Henschkes source this fruit from a collection of dry-grown parcels, focusing on limestone soils and vines that average 80 years old. The blend is 77 percent grenache, with mataro and shiraz, a clean and fragrant red that offers up its flavor density without weight. Strawberry, lemon and mint come together in a bright, lifted red for braised beef tripe."
— Wine & Spirits, Feb 2022

"This Grenache-led GMS blend is from a single vineyard of old, dry grown vines. The nose is layered, taking its time to unravel. It initially offers tart raspberry, cherry and mocha, then florals, baking spice and an herbal streak. Tannins are fine, spicy and sandy in texture, supporting the supple fruit. Not the most complex bottling in this historic wine family’s stable, but approachable and harmonious."
— Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2022

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Vineyard name

Multiple Vineyards from the Barossa Valley

Soil composition

Grey/brown clays, red-brown earth and yellow sands to sandy loam over gravel and bedrock

Elevation:

898-1,640 feet

Harvest time:

5 March-1 April

First vintage of this wine:

1996

Average Vine Age:

80 years

Varietal composition:

5% Shiraz

Fermentation container:

Traditional open-top concrete fermentation tanks

Malolactic fermentation:

Full

Fining agent:

Vegan

Type of aging container:

Hogsheads

Type of oak:

French

Length of aging before bottling:

9 months

pH level:

3.44

Acidity:

6.1 g/L

Alcohol:

14.9 %

Grenache, mataro and shiraz vinified separately. Matured in seasoned French hogsheads for 9 months prior to blending and bottling.

The traditions and culture have survived to this day, including the winemaking techniques used in this grenache blend. It is produced from low-yielding, old, gnarled, dry-grown bush and trellised vines on limestone soils from selected vineyards. The 2015 vintage has provided stunning signature regional varieties that show extraordinary flavour, purity of fruit and acid balance with the potential for excellent ageing.

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