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.

L'Australia Meridionale produce circa la metà dei vini della nazione e comprende diverse delle più significative regioni vinicole del paese. Situata nella porzione meridionale del continente, lo stato si estende dalle zone più fresche influenzate dal mare vicino ad Adelaide alle aree continentali più calde nell'entroterra. L'industria vinicola qui risale agli anni Quaranta dell'Ottocento quando coloni tedeschi e britannici stabilirono molti dei vigneti fondamentali che continuano a operare oggi.

La geografia diversificata dello stato crea microclimi distinti nelle sue principali regioni vinicole. La Barossa Valley e la McLaren Vale sperimentano condizioni calde in stile mediterraneo ideali per rossi corposi, mentre l'Adelaide Hills e l'Eden Valley beneficiano di elevazioni più elevate che forniscono temperature più fresche adatte a bianchi eleganti e rossi raffinati. La Clare Valley è rinomata per i suoi terreni ricchi di calcare e la variazione di temperatura diurna, mentre il famoso terreno terra rossa di Coonawarra su calcare crea condizioni uniche per il Cabernet Sauvignon di qualità superiore.

Lo Shiraz domina la produzione di vini rossi in tutta l'Australia Meridionale, esprimendo caratteri diversi a seconda della regione specifica e del sito del vigneto. Lo stato produce anche notevoli Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon e blend GSM, in particolare nelle aree più calde come Barossa e McLaren Vale. Le varietà bianche includono distinti Riesling da Clare Valley e Eden Valley, insieme a Chardonnay da siti più freschi nell'Adelaide Hills. La combinazione di materiale da vigneti vecchi, terroir diverso e approcci di vinificazione sia tradizionali che moderni consente all'Australia Meridionale di produrre vini che vanno da rossi potenti e longevi a bianchi croccanti e ricchi di minerali.

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.