Henschke

Henschke has a way of drawing people in. Before you even taste the wine, the story settles around you; six generations of quiet dedication shaping what many now call one of Australia’s great families of wine. If you’ve ever wondered who owns Henschke wines, it remains the Henschke family themselves, guiding the estate since 1868.

So where is Henschke winery? Its spiritual home lies in Eden Valley, part of the greater Barossa region, where cool air moves through high-altitude gullies and old vines cling to cracked soils. The family also farms select sites in the Adelaide Hills, adding lift and freshness to their whites and sparkling wines. Together, these pockets of land give Henschke wines their purity, tension and unmistakable sense of place. It’s one of the reasons Henschke Wine Australia continues to stand apart.

No discussion of Henschke is complete without Henschke Hill of Grace. A single-vineyard Shiraz drawn from vines more than a century old, Hill of Grace is powerful yet serene, think dark berries, violets, spice, a thread of earth. It is one of Australia’s most collectible wines, built to age gracefully for decades. For many collectors, Hill of Grace is the moment they fall in love with Henschke wines.

Another beloved style is Henschke Euphonium, a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Euphonium offers warmth and generosity, a perfect partner to roast meats or charred vegetables. Their Eden Valley Riesling adds a fresher note to the Henschke wine story with lime, blossom, minerality making it beautiful to drink now, and even better with age.

Beyond the icons, smaller releases such as Nebbiolo or select sparkling cuvées show the family’s curiosity. These wines feel like side-doors into the Henschke world; unexpected, quietly brilliant.

At The Reserve Cellar, we cellar Henschke wines with intention, not volume. These are wines that evolve, that reward time and careful storage. They give collectors a journey and newcomers an invitation. A bottle of Henschke is more than flavour. It’s memory, place, and the feeling of being briefly elsewhere.