Hentley Farm
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Hentley Farm 2005 The Beauty Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $55
Despite the name—this does exhibit gorgeous complexity and perfume—don’t be fooled into thinking this shy or delicate. At 15% alcohol, it fills the mouth with layers of chocolate sauce and ripe berries, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, stone fruit and violets. Finishes with silky tannins and lingering notes of fresh fruit and dried spices. Drink now–2020.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Hentley Farm 2007 The Beast Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $75
The 2007 is full bodied and rich, but not really Beast-like at this stage of its evolution. The texture is creamy, the tannins nearly silky on the long finish. Flavors of blackberry, mocha and black olive linger. Drink now–2018.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Hentley Farm 2007 The Beauty Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $50
Only slightly less rich than its Beast counterpart, the 2007 Beauty is a full-bodied wine nonetheless. Notes of blackberries, dark chocolate and espresso are framed by supple tannins and end with mouthwatering acidity. Drink now–2017.
— J.C.
(2/1/2012)
Hentley Farm 2004 The Beast Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $90
The Beast seems to be in a bit of an awkward stage right now, showing a touch of alcohol atop its cedar, blackberries, vanilla and chocolate. It’s full-bodied, firmly structured by dusty tannins, and shows good drive and freshness, although there’s a slightly raisiny edge to the finish. Give it another few years to pull itself together. Drink 2010–2020.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Hentley Farm 2005 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $25
Inky and tarry, with a distinct black fruit character. There’s licorice and plum, elegantly framed by 30% new French oak. The round, supple mouthfeel turns velvety on the long finish, suggesting at least 5–7 years of positive evolution.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Hentley Farm 2007 Zinfandel (Barossa Valley)
- $32
This wine handles its elevated alcohol level (labeled at 16.5%) well, with masses of slightly jammy fruit and a creamy, lush mouthfeel. Hints of baking spices and leather add complexity and persist through the long finish. It’d be fun to throw this in a blind tasting with some of California’s top Zins.
— J.C.
(5/1/2011)
Hentley Farm 2006 Fools Bay Dirty Bliss Grenache-Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $15
Nicely complex, with peppery aromas setting the stage for notes of maraschino cherries and a hint of orange peel. Cherries and other stone fruits provide plenty of supple roundness on the palate, finishing with a touch of spice. Drink now–2010.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Hentley Farm 2006 Fools Bay Dusty's Desire Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $15
Slightly tarry and earthy, with briary, blackberry fruit at the core. Shows plenty of complexity and structure to go with fine balance. Nicely done for a wine at this price point, with the ability to age through 2015.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
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