Henschke Eden Valley Mount Edelstone Vineyard 2018

Century-old single vineyard Shiraz, planted 1912, growing in the northern section of Eden Valley where there are abundant clay soils. Of the range of single vineyards, this one has clear depth of colour, and plenty of plump fruit, juice and balance. Sit back and feel your tastebuds firing up with pepper, sage, bayleaf, explosive layers of spiced blueberry and raspberry fruit forming an arrow through the palate. Crazy depths, velvety fine tannins, a real showcase of Eden Valley Shiraz. Organic and biodynamic farming. 27% new oak, a mix of largely French with some American oak, large sized. Dry farmed (although the following year, 2019, the option to irrigate was introduced). Winemaker Stephen Henschke.