The Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2017 is a masterpiece of Shiraz winemaking that showcases the unique terroir of the Eden Valley. Its intense aromas of black currant, blackberry, blueberry, and plum are complemented by lifted notes of sage, bay leaf, black pepper, and anise. On the palate, this wine is rich and complex, with layers of fruit and spice that are carried by fine-grained tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. With its almost endless finish, this is a wine that will leave a lasting impression on any discerning wine lover.
Critic Ratings
James Suckling Review - Rated 96:
Spicy, earthy and meaty with lots of dark fruit. Walnuts and mahogany, too. Full-bodied and juicy with lovely, decadent fruit. So juicy. Gorgeous shiraz. From biodynamically grown grapes.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 95:
Hung deli meat, star anise and blackberry adorn the nose of the 2017 Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz. Discerning this is akin to peering over the counter at an Italian deli, with meat, cheeses and garlic hanging from the ceiling: it's enveloping and welcome. On the palate, the wine is bright and concentrated, with layers of salted blueberry, licorice and staunch (yet fine) tannins. It has flexibility and pliability, but it also has shape and form—all of it encased in a medium-bodied shell. It is savory and lean above all else, with bacon fat adorning all edges.
Wine Spectator Review - Rated 93:
Succulent and complex, with ripe cherry, salted black licorice and a fresh whiff of mint and rosemary. Delivers dark chocolate, baked plum buckle and gunpowder tea flavors that linger on the long, expressive finish.
