Tasting Notes Shiraz
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2021
G 100
Medium-deep crimson. Expressive raspberry, blackberry, cassis, hint elderberry/ violet/ sage aromas with mocha, marzipan notes. Elegant yet powerful, dense but buoyant palate with ample blackberry pastille, blackcurrant, raspberry fruits, fine supple/ grainy tannins, lovely mid- palate volume/ richness and superbly balanced grilled almond, roasted chestnut notes. Finishes Claret-firm with a featherweight plume of bittersweet tannins. A beguiling and lasting landmark Hill of Grace vintage with wonderful definition, vinosity and torque. 14.5% alc Drink 2028–2048 Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz 2022 G 100 Deep crimson. Dark cherry, blackberry pastille aromas with underlying mocha notes. Very pure and concentrated Shiraz with inky deep blackberry pastille, dark cherry fruits, supple/ smooth and velvety textures, superbly integrated marzipan, touch vanilla notes. Just a hint of bush garrigue at the finish. Liquorice notes appear at the final farewell. A great Barossa Shiraz of exceptional definition, density and resonance. Brilliant. Drink 2028–2045 Torbreck Vintners RunRig Shiraz Viognier 2022 G 100 Deep crimson. Intense dark plum, blackberry, liquorice, mocha/ espresso aromas with lifted star anise notes. Saturated dark plum, blackberry, apricot fruits, superb ultra-fine tannins and underlying roasted coffee/ espresso mocha notes. Finishes gravelly and long with persistent dark berry fruits/ cedar nuances. Exceptional balance and complexity. Should develop brilliantly well. Drink 2028–2046 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2021 G 99 Medium-deep crimson. Lovely intense raspberry, blackberry pastille, hint mocha aromas with herbgarden/ sage notes. Pure and inky-textured with superb raspberry pastille, blackberry fruits, persistent fine slinky/ brambly textures and underlying grilled nut, vanilla notes. Al dente firm at the finish with persistent sweet fruit notes and a kick of aniseed. This is a gorgeous reference Eden Valley Shiraz with superb fruit definition, energy and flow. 14.5% alc Drink 2027–2040
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