2016 Henschke Mt Edelstone Shiraz

A 98-point Shiraz with savory complexity that promises to improve over 20+ years, best enjoyed after an hour of breathing.

Producer

Henschke

Region

Eden Valley

Country

Australia

Varietal

Syrah / Shiraz

Varietal Composition

100% Shiraz

Specifications

2016

Vintage

2046

Drink By

15

%

ABV

Vinification

Organically and biodynamically grown grapes from a 104 year old single vineyard are aged in French (80%) and American (20%) oak (19% new) for 18 months before blending and bottling

Occasional wine note

This is a powerful Shiraz that we just had to include in our allocation. There seems to be more savory notes than fruit, but it's absolutely all there. They don't just give away 98-point ratings to any wine. This is another cellar dweller candidate that will get better with age - another 20+ years really. If you must open it, let it breathe for at least an hour.

What experts say about this wine

98

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100

James Suckling

This has intense spice and sage, as well as bay-leaf aromas with intense, vivid blackberries and red plums. Blueberry notes, too. There’s so much spice, violet and bergamot, together with black tea-like notes. The palate has an immaculately framed tannin structure with rich blackberries and blueberries, as well as plum notes. This layers up so nicely on the palate. Very intense and powerful yet fine texture. An exceptional vintage for Mt. Edelstone. From vines planted in 1912. Drink or hold.

96

/

100

Wine Advocate

The 2016 Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz is steeped in complexity, with aromas ranging from camphor, bay leaf and sage to smoke and grilled beef and from blueberries and blackberries to plums laced with spice. Full-bodied, rich and intense, it's ripe and velvety textured, with a long, licorice-tinged finish and dusty tannins that bode well for the cellar. From vines planted in 1912, I suspect this will come close to the quality of the Hill of Grace at a fraction of the price. Tasted again the following day from the open bottle, this was even better, seamless, flowing and harmonious in the mouth.

pairing recommendation

Lamb

Red Meat

Root Vegetables

Hard Cheeses

2016 Henschke Mt Edelstone Shiraz

98

Vivino Rating
4.3

2016 Henschke Mt Edelstone Shiraz

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