2018 - Mount Edelstone Vineyard, Henschke, Eden Valley

Century-old single vineyard Shiraz, planted 1912, growing in the northern section of Eden Valley where there are abundant clay soils. Of the range of single vineyards, this one has clear depth of colour, and plenty of plump fruit, juice and balance. Sit back and feel your tastebuds firing up with pepper, sage, bayleaf, explosive layers of spiced blueberry and raspberry fruit forming an arrow through the palate. Crazy depths, velvety fine tannins, a real showcase of Eden Valley Shiraz. Organic and biodynamic farming. 27% new oak, a mix of largely French with some American oak, large sized. Dry farmed (although the following year, 2019, the option to irrigate was introduced). Winemaker Stephen Henschke.

This 2018 Shiraz Mount Edelstone is made with fruit from vines planted in 1912. It is a reserved yet highly complex Barossan style bringing broody aromas of roasted meats, soy sauce, blackberry, and fennel seed with oak in good support. Richly powered, it retains its composure while rippling with black olive and blackberry flavors kept in shape by firm chocolaty tannins. A dense and sustained finish confirms an excellent vintage with long cellaring potential.