Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2017
G 97
Medium-deep crimson. Fresh blackcurrant pastille, chinotto, sage, herb garden aromas with vanilla cacao notes. Richly concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry fruits, lovely fine chalky al dente tannins, beautifully integrated mocha notes and fresh linear crisp acidity. Finishes claret-firm with pure cassis fruits. Lovely density and torque. 18 months maturation in 26% new & 74% seasoned (86% French, 14% American) oak hogsheads. 2024–2032 Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2016 G 97 Deep crimson. Fresh blackberry, mulberry, espresso aromas with roasted chestnut, sage notes. Generous and inky with deep set blackberry, mulberry, roasted coffee flavours, underlying roasted chestnut, vanilla oak notes, lovely mid-palate richness persistent fine loose-knit chalky – al dente tannins and integrated mineral acidity. Finishes slinky firm with plentiful sweet fruit notes. Buoyant, generous and impactful with superb density, vim and vigour. A very strong sub-regional expression that unleashes the atmospheric spirit of the Gnadenberg enclave of the Eden Valley. From 27-year-old “Post Office Block” vines, a subset of the Hill of Grace Vineyard. 2025–2045 Penfolds Bin 150 Shiraz 2019 G 97 Deep crimson. Lifted blackberry, chinotto, dark chocolate roasted chestnut, marzipan aromas. Beautifully balanced vigorous wine with inky blackberry, elderberry, chinotto, praline flavours, fine loose-knit chalky grainy tannins and roasted chestnut, crème brûlée, espresso notes. Finishes claret-firm with persistent inky dark fruits. Superb fruit definition, oak complexity and vigour. Seal; cork 2024–2038 Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2016 G 97 Deep crimson. Intense dark plum, blackberry, praline aromas with roasted hazelnut, roasted chestnut notes. Richly concentrated and inky deep with dark berry, dark chocolate, panforte flavours, plentiful fine- grained tannins and beautifully integrated mocha, roasted chestnut oak notes. Finishes chocolaty/ firm with cedar, aniseed notes. An exceptional Barossa vintage. Matured in French oak hogsheads for 18 months. Drinking well now, but best to keep for a while. 2025–2042+
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