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Henschke 'The Wheelwright' Shiraz 2021
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- TASTING NOTE: "100% organic/biodynamically farmed shiraz from the Wheelwright vineyard in the Eden Valley, planted by Cyril Henschke in the 1960s. Deep crimson with plush satsuma plum, black cherry and blackcurrant fruits underscored with hints of fine spice, sage, coal dust, cedar, violets, dark chocolate and crushed stone. I really like the flow of fruit in the Wheelwright this year; plush yet graceful with fine, compact tannins providing ample structure for cellaring." 95 Points - Dave Brookes, Halliday
- ABOUT THE WINE: This wine is produced from old vine shiraz planted in 1968, a century later, by fourth-generation Cyril Henschke near the village of Eden Valley at 470m altitude. As per the Barossa Old Vine Charter, an ‘old vine’ is equal to or greater than 35 years of age. Matured in 10% new and 90% seasoned (82% French, 18% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.
- ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Henschke is one of Australia's great wine producers, situated in Keyneton in the Eden Valley of South Australia. The Henschke's trace their roots in Australia to the mid 19th century with the first recorded sale of Henschke wine in 1868. It's flagship wine, the 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz is sourced from a single vineyard from vines over 160 years old. The current generations of the Henschke family (5th and 6th) that tend the 109 hectares under vine in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills, use organic and biodynamic principals in their vineyards and are world leaders in sustainable wine production.
- COUNTRY: Australia
- REGION: Eden Valley, South Australia
- VARIETAL: Shiraz
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Stephen Henshcke
- CLASSIFICATION: Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Screwcap
- ABV%: 14.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
