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Australia's longest consecutively made, single-vineyard Shiraz, Mount Edelstone was first produced in 1952, by fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke. 2016 is its 64th release.Mount Edelstone’s historic vines were planted in 1912 by Ronald Angas, a descendant of George Fife Angas who founded South Australia. Stephen and Prue introduce Mount Edelstone 2016, and
describe the ‘lovely plushness’ of the vintage, in this short video. A 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.Fragrant, spicy aromas of black pepper, sage, bay leaf and star anise are interwoven with vibrant
plum, blackberry and blueberry, and gentle notes of tarragon and cedar. The palate is complex and
textured with rich and concentrated flavours of mulberry, blackberry and plum, layered with sage,
black pepper and star anise. The finish is beautifully balanced, with long, velvety tannins and excellent depth.ABV 14.5%
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The Henschke family have been making wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868. Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke took over running the winery in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife Prue, they have taken their two single vineyards, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone, and transformed them into two of Australia’s most sought-after wines. Through a combination of great viticulture from Prue, who is at the forefront of re-introducing native plants into their vineyards to improve biodiversity, and winemaking from Stephen, they have built upon their inheritance and turned this traditional producer into one that is celebrated all around the world.
| Grape type | Syrah/Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Drinking style | Ripe, full-bodied, oaky |
| Country/Region | Australia/Eden Valley |
| Critics Review | Decanter 97 PointsPowerful but unobtrusive tannins – like an engine purring – support dark, perfectly ripe blackberry, mulberry and plum fruit, with hints of strawberry, red fruit leather and smoked charcuterie notes from the oak. Spice and dried herb nuances unfurl over three days, beautifully articulating the terroir and its 104-year-old vines through notes of black pepper, sage, tea tree, star anise, mint and cardamom. Ripe and refreshing redcurrant sustains the sweet, spiced fruit through the long, sinuous finish. Terrific purity, poise and panache. Sarah Ahmed |
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