Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2021 14% 750ml

Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2021 14% 750ml

Deep crimson with ruby hues. Intensely fragrant aromas of blackberry, blueberry and Satsuma plum with signature spice notes of black, white and green peppercorn, wild sage, fresh bay leaf and bundled thyme. The palate is complex, plush and spicy, with black and blue fruits, rich dark licorice and fresh cut herbs, framed by elegant acidity and fine, velvety tannins for an exceptionally long, detailed finish.

99 Points - Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal

"... This is a gorgeous reference Eden Valley Shiraz with superb fruit definition, energy and flow."

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION 
Average rainfall in the winter of 2020 was followed by even budburst, with buds showing good fruitfulness. Frost damage was significant, and spring was cloudy, with good rains pre-flowering, followed by short bursts of hot weather in late November. The late-flowering varieties were impacted by heat at the end of November and strong winds in early December damaged the canopies, although the crop remained disease free. January was dry, with a burst of heat prior to a perfectly timed rain event at veraison in early February. The lead up to vintage was cool, cloudy and mostly dry. After our coolest summer for 19 years, a warm autumn provided ideal conditions for ripening in our red varieties, achieving excellent colour, flavour intensity and tannin maturity. The 2021 vintage will be considered a standout of the decade; remembered for complex wines with exceptional varietal expression, balance and purity, that speak of the ancient land from which they originate. With a likeness to the high-quality vintages of 1986, 2002, 2005, and 2015, all of which were mild seasons, the 2021 single-vineyard wines show an impressive potential for long-term ageing in ideal cellaring conditions. 

MATURATION 
Matured in 9% new and 91 % seasoned (80% French, 20% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. 

Varieties: 100% Shiraz

Harvest Date: 31 March – 12 April

Alcohol: 14.5%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage

Maturation: Matured in 9% new and 91% seasoned (80% French, 20% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.

Cellaring Potential: 30+ years (from vintage)