Stephen and Prue Henschke, fifth-generation
winemakers at Keyneton, chose Lenswood in
1981 as a new vineyard site, just 50km from their
ancient Mount Edelstone and Hill of Grace
vineyards. At 550 metres, the Lenswood
vineyard slopes offer not only beautiful views
over the older vine country, but also higher
rainfall and humidity at the right time of
the year, cooler temperatures to retain natural
acidity, and still enough sunshine to fully ripen
the grapes. The Abbotts Prayer label links
together the history, religion and pioneers of this
mountainous region. An area along Coldstore
Road which leads to the vineyard was originally
known as Abbotts Flat, named after the first
settler. Vineyards were previously established
in this area in the late 1800s.

Wine Description

Bright crimson in colour. Sweet lifted violets,
mulberry, blueberry with hints of cassis. Slight
autumn tones of mushrooms, leafy ferns, autumn
leaves with sappy hints (merlot is unique in
the way, it brings ripe mature fruit and sappy
forest aromas together). Sweet, ripe and more
intense than expected, complex and textured
with layers of silky chewy tannins that last
on a long extended finish.

Cellaring Potential
Excellent vintage, optimum year 2009.

Serving Ideas
Casserole of venison with mushrooms and
chestnuts.

Grape Variety
85% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 5%
cabernet franc grown on Stephen and Prue
Henschke’s Lenswood vineyard in the
Adelaide Hills.