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Henschke 'Mount Edelstone' Shiraz 2002

Rich & Powerful Reds Shiraz Eden Valley , Australia
Mature blackberry, spice, cedar and beautifully settled tannins.
£230.00
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Why You'll Love It
A rare opportunity to experience one of Australia's great single-vineyard Shiraz wines at maturity. The 2002 was an exceptional, very low-yielding vintage; concentrated black fruit, anise and cedar have had decades to develop into something deeply savoury and complex. Open carefully, decant for sediment and enjoy with roast meats.
About The Producer
The Henschke family has been making wine in South Australia since Johann Christian Henschke settled in the Barossa in the nineteenth century. Six generations have developed an extraordinary understanding of Eden Valley and its old vines, with Stephen and Prue Henschke building on the pioneering work of Stephen's father Cyril, one of Australia's great champions of single-vineyard, varietal wines. Their celebrated Hill of Grace Shiraz and Mount Edelstone sit alongside Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon, named in his honour. The family's work on vine health, biodynamic farming and preserving historic sites has made Henschke an internationally respected benchmark for Australian fine wine. Crucially, the wines combine an unmistakable sense of place with the structure and freshness to evolve over decades.
Winemaking Information
Mount Edelstone was planted to Shiraz in 1912 on the Eden Valley's ancient red-brown clay-loam soils and first released as a single-vineyard wine in 1952. The cool, windy 2002 season dramatically reduced yields, producing unusually concentrated fruit. Henschke's 2002 archive confirms 18 months in hogsheads: 60% French and 40% American oak, of which 62% was new. Alcohol was 15%.
Wine Details
Mix 6 price: £218.50
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Shiraz
Region Eden Valley
Country Australia
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Rich & Powerful Reds
Vintage 2002
ABV 15%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Conventional
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.