Henschke - Mount Edelstone Shiraz - 2016 (Presentation box)

Cellar: DRINK NOW - 10 YEARS (2022-2032) ABV: 14.5% Closure: STELVIN From vines planted in 1912, the 2016 Mount Edelstone Shiraz was matured in 80% French and 20% American hogsheads (19% new) for a period of 18 months. 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. 98 points JamesSuckling.com The vineyard was planted in 1912, hand-picked, matured in 80% French and 20% American hogsheads (19% new). The vintage was challenging, but this shiraz shows no sign of that. It is full-bodied, very complex and very long, the tannins expertly massaged and drawn under the fruit. Blackberry, tar and bitter dark chocolate all contribute to what will be a very long-lived wine. Drink by 2051. 97 points James Halliday's Wine Companion (March 2020)