Henschke is an Australian winery based in the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley regions of South Australia. The family-owned estate operates vineyards across both valleys, taking advantage of the distinct terroir each region offers for different grape varieties and wine styles.

The Barossa and Eden Valleys represent two of Australia's most significant wine regions, with the warmer Barossa Valley floor particularly suited to robust red varieties like Shiraz, while the cooler, higher-altitude Eden Valley provides ideal conditions for more elegant expressions. These neighboring regions share similar soils but differ in elevation and climate, allowing producers to craft wines with varying intensity and character from the same grape varieties.

Henschke's current range demonstrates their work with both single-varietal and blended wines. Their Mount Edelstone represents a pure Shiraz expression from the region, while Henry's Seven showcases a blend incorporating Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre, and Viognier—reflecting the traditional Rhône-style blending approach that has found success in South Australian terroir.

Australia Meridional produce aproximadamente la mitad del vino de la nación e incluye varias de las regiones vinícolas más significativas del país. Ubicada en la porción sur del continente, el estado se extiende desde las zonas más frías influenciadas por el mar cerca de Adelaida hasta las áreas continentales más cálidas hacia el interior. La industria vinícola aquí se remonta a los años 1840 con colonos alemanes e británicos estableciendo muchos de los viñedos fundamentales que continúan operando hoy.

La geografía diversa del estado crea microclimas distintos en sus principales regiones vinícolas. El Barossa Valley y McLaren Vale experimentan condiciones cálidas de estilo mediterráneo ideales para tintos de cuerpo completo, mientras que las Adelaide Hills y Eden Valley se benefician de elevaciones más altas que proporcionan temperaturas más frías adecuadas para blancos elegantes y tintos refinados. Clare Valley es renombrada por sus suelos ricos en piedra caliza y variación de temperatura diurna, mientras que el suelo terra rossa famoso de Coonawarra sobre piedra caliza crea condiciones únicas para Cabernet Sauvignon premium.

Shiraz domina la producción de vino tinto en toda Australia Meridional, expresando diferentes caracteres dependiendo de la región específica y el sitio del viñedo. El estado también produce notable Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon y mezclas GSM, particularmente en áreas más cálidas como Barossa y McLaren Vale. Las variedades blancas incluyen Riesling distinguido de Clare Valley y Eden Valley, junto con Chardonnay de sitios más fríos en las Adelaide Hills. La combinación de material de vid antigua, terroir diverso y enfoques de elaboración del vino tanto tradicionales como modernos permite a Australia Meridional producir vinos que van desde tintos poderosos y de larga vida hasta blancos crujientes y minerales.

Eden Valley is a wine region in South Australia located in the Mount Lofty Ranges, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Adelaide. The region sits at higher elevation than many of its South Australian counterparts, which significantly influences its climate and wine character. It was formally recognised as a geographical indication in 2000, though viticulture in the area extends back further.

The region's elevation—typically between 400 and 600 metres—creates a cool-climate environment with pronounced temperature variation between day and night. This extended growing season allows grapes to develop complexity while retaining natural acidity. The soils are varied, with sandy loams and gravels over clay subsoils common throughout the appellation. Riesling and Shiraz are the primary varieties grown here, reflecting both the region's suitability for cool-climate whites and its capacity to produce refined reds. The cooler conditions generally favour wines with freshness and definition rather than high alcohol or overripe characteristics.

Eden Valley Rieslings are typically marked by citrus, stone fruit, and mineral notes, with the cool climate preserving acidity that allows these wines to age well. The region's Shiraz production tends toward elegant, peppery styles with moderate alcohol and fine tannin structure, rather than the heavier expressions found in warmer South Australian zones. The cooler terroir produces wines with restraint and complexity, where fruit flavours are balanced by natural acidity and structural elements.