Henschke, `Mount Edelstone` Eden Valley Shiraz 2021

Australias longest consecutively made, single-vineyard Shiraz, Mount Edelstone was first produced in 1952, by fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke.

For the revered single vineyard wines, the 2021 vintage has been hailed as the standout of the decade and promises to be remembered for wines of complexity with exceptional varietal expression, balance and purity. Renowned expert on Australian wine, Andrew Caillard MW, suggested that the 2021 vintage was “heaven sent” and would be remembered as one of the most spectacular in recent memory.

Mount Edelstone’s historic vines were planted in 1912 by Ronald Angas, a descendant of George Fife Angas who founded South Australia. It's complex, textured wine from an historic, low-yielding 16-hectare site. The Mount Edelstone vineyard is home to dry-grown, ungrafted centenarian vines which sit on ancient soils at 400 metres above sea level.

TASTING NOTES
Deep crimson with ruby hues. Intensely fragrant aromas of blackberry, blueberry and plum with signature spice characters of black, white and green peppercorn, wild sage, fresh bay leaves and thyme. The palate is complex, plush and spicy, with black and blue fruits, rich dark licorice and fresh cut herbs, framed by elegant acidity and velvety tannins for an exceptionally long, detailed finish.

ABV 14.5%