Henschke The Nurturer Carignan Blend 2025 13% 750ml

Henschke The Nurturer Carignan Blend 2025 13% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE

Pale ruby with crimson hues.

AROMA

Lifted aromas of freshly cut plum, raspberry, boysenberry and black cherry, with notes of rhubarb, cranberry, violets, rosemary and star anise .

PALATE

The palate is generous with a rich core of red and black fruits interwoven with white pepper and sage, carried by vibrant acidity and fine, chalky tannins for a balanced finish.

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS

Named in honour of Prue Henschke, a highly regarded botanist, environmentalist and viticulturist, The Nurturer celebrates Prue’s dedication to regenerating our vineyards through organic composts, as well as native grasses and flowering plants, with the aim of optimising soil and vine health. Inspired by Prue’s recent plantings of site-suited varieties in the Henschke ‘Home Gardens’ Vineyard, The Nurturer is a sequential fermentation of counoise , shiraz, grenache noir, grenache gris, carignan, clairette and cinsault with each variety added in harvest order.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Excellent vintage; 10+ years (from vintage).

VINTAGE NOTES

The 2025 growing season began under continued dry conditions, with below-average winter rainfall failing to replenish soil moisture. Unseasonably warm late-winter weather prompted an early budburst, followed by a devastating frost event in mid-September that caused widespread damage across much of south-eastern Australia. Remarkably, vine recovery exceeded expectations, with fruitful secondary buds forming bunches on new shoots. Supplementary irrigation was required to maintain vine health throughout winter, spring, and summer. Although yields weree xpected to be low, they surpassed conservative estimates. Like spring, summer also arrived early, with a warming trend from mid- November laying the foundation for one of the hottest and driest seasons in living memory. Fortunately, early February saw only short bursts of heat. A return to high temperatures in early March accelerated ripening in red varieties, with three-quarters of vineyards picked in just three weeks. Harvest concluded in mid-April, the earliest on record. Healthy canopies allowed the Eden Valley shiraz and cabernet sauvignon to produce vibrant, expressive wines with great colour and tannin ripeness.

maturation

Matured in 16% new and 84% seasoned French oak puncheons for six months prior to blending and bottling.

grape variety

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Country: Australia

Region: Barossa Valley

Vintage: 2025

Variety: Other Reds

alcohol volume: 13.0

closure: Screwcap

volume: 750

weight: 1.3kg

wine style: Red (Light Medium Bodied)