Henley Fine Wines

Wines in the Range

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Tasting Notes

2007 Eden Valley Riesling

This wine is made using only the free-run juice and cool-fermented in stainless steel vats until almost dry. The nose exhibits fragrant citrus blossom aromas with lemon, lime and floral flavours on the palate which are typical of Riesling from Eden Valley. It is light and crisp with a lingering finish which would be suitable to drink now but will cellar well under the screw-cap seal. The wine is a delicious accompaniment to seafood, lightly spiced food or Mediterranean cuisine.

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon

The fruit for this single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested in early April when the flavour profile of the fruit was at its peak. The nose exhibits aromas of cloves, chocolate, mulberries and aniseed with some mint. The palate is fresh and dominated by sweet fruit which seamlessly integrates with the natural grape tannins. We matured the wine in predominantly French oak for 18 months to enhance these plush, velvety grape tannins which linger on the after palate.

2004 Shiraz
The fruit for this single vineyard Shiraz was harvested towards the end of March, after an ideal growing season. Warm days with cooler nights allowed the fruit to ripen perfectly without stressing. The 2004 Shiraz has a spicy, peppery nose with fresh ripe flavours of mulberry, licquorice and blackcurrant. The palate is medium bodied and the integration of fruit, silky tannins and oak shows through to the last mouthful. Bottled under screw cap, the wine is a perfect match for pasta and slow cooked meat dishes.

Sparkling Shiraz

A great example of a true Australian style, we made this decadent sparkling wine with fruit from our Shiraz vineyard in the Southern Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. We matured the wine in older American oak barrels then selected this batch of Shiraz as the perfect wine for some sparkles. Bundaleer's first sparkling wine, it's a unique indulgence for even the smallest of celebrations. Deep red in colour, the wine is elegant with rich varietal Shiraz character. From your first sip you'll experience an explosion of soft black fruit flavours with a hint of sweetness. The gentle tannins and oak combine perfectly with fine bubbles for a long finish that will leave you wanting more. A great party starter and wonderful for a lazy Sunday brunch.

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Reviews and Awards

2004 SHIRAZ | êêêê1/2

Medium to medium-full bodied; firm, clear-cut shiraz blackberry and plum fruit; fine-grained tannins, and good oak. One of several excellent red wines from this new GI.
93 points (Highly Recommended) Drink now to 2019, JAMES HALLIDAY 2008 WINE COMPANION

SPARKLING SHIRAZ | êêêê
Very full-flavoured and rich blackcurrant fruit; moderately sweet; the base wine was not simply a failed red.
87 points (Recommended) Drink now to 2012, JAMES HALLIDAY 2008 WINE COMPANION

2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

From the Bundaleer Forest area comes this varietal with floral violet and mint notes with the blackberry fruit, as well as a lovely creaminess in the aroma/palate seam. The tannin profile is approachable already and the wine will stand up to rich red meat roasts and campfire steaks.

89 points, Tony Love, Adelaide Advertiser, January 2007

2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON | êêêê

Vivid red colour with a clean, spirity nose. Spicy oak palate still young and firm, with good fruit sweetness and balancing oak, but keep it in the cellar for a while.

5+, Winestate Magazine, July/August 2007

2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON | SILVER MEDAL

Winewise 2007 Small Vigneron Awards

2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON | BRONZE MEDAL
2004 SHIRAZ | BRONZE MEDAL
SPARKLING SHIRAZ | BRONZE
Boutique Wine Show, Sydney 2007

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