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Henschke Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz (Eden Valley)

Henschke

Eden Valley · Australia

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Shiraz
Country
Australia
Region
Eden Valley
Appellation
Eden Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro assado · carne de caça · carnes grelhadas · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 201495 pts

    From vines planted in 1912, this has been an icon of South Australia Shiaz since 1952, when it was first bottled as a single-vineyard wine. Menthol and vanilla notes frame black cherries and cassis on the nose, while the palate reveals supple tannins and meaty, savory complexiti…

  • 200691 pts

    This is one tightly wound Shiraz. There's cedar and spice on the nose, but the plum fruit is balled up inside, needing time to emerge. Still, the spice notes are impressive, ranging from sage to peppercorn, and the structure is impeccable. Probably worth trying again in 2016.