Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium 2019

This Shiraz-dominated Bordeaux blend from one of Australia's most historic wineries is an aromatic and detailed wine that offers more upfront appeal than the more cellar-worthy bottles. Red berries, tomato, spiced vanilla-mocha, bay leaf, mushroom and ground pepper comprise the oh-so-Henschke nose. There's power and richness on the palate, buoyed by a clean line of acidity. Spicy, chalky tannins are well placed amidst the luscious fruit. Drink now with decanter at hand until 2034.

The 2019 Keyneton Euphonium leads with dried rose petals and pomegranate molasses, sumac, bone broth and salted licorice. In the mouth, the wine has a salty, soy/Lion's Mane character, alongside the cassis and bramble. The wine is lighter and finer than I would expect from this season, and it has a silky flow in the mouth. It has an Italianate character to the wine: it is savory and spicy, with very fine acidity and some floral high notes here. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

This elegant and refined 2019 Keyneton Euphonium (a blend of Barossa Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot) displays leaf, dried herbs, mulberry, blackberry and savory, oak-aged aromas. There's a real claret feel with its mid-weight, compact shape and reserved flavor profile. Elongated, pliable tannins will keep this wine in good condition over the medium term.

A refined, satiny red, with plenty of polish to its date-nut bread, spiced plum, black licorice, bay leaf, black peppercorn and tobacco notes, which are seamlessly integrated. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Drink now through 2035. 4,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.