Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2015

- Decanter’s Australian Red Wine of the Year 2020 Henschke, Mount Edelstone Eden Valley Shiraz 2015, Australia 96 points – Outstanding Judges’ comments: “Super-intense blackcurrant and spice nose. The palate is laden with dried fruit, figs, dates and Christmas cake notes. Incredibly ripe fruit, but combined with lovely freshness and balance. This is a big wine but holds all its components well and perfectly demonstrates this style of wine.” The Henschke Mount Edelstone shiraz 2015 represents the 63rd release of this unique wine, which makes it Australia’s longest consecutively-made single-vineyard shiraz. For decades it has become acclaimed for its quality and longevity, as the sculptured vines, grown on their own roots and gnarled and twisted by time, have now become centenarians. Fifth-generation husband and wife team, winemaker Stephen and viticulturist Prue, brought new vigour to the vineyard when they became custodians in 1980, applying biodynamic and organic practices that now see the old vines of shiraz bursting with health and perfectly balanced to the site.