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HENSCHKE Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley 2014

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HENSCHKE Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley 2014

With its pure blackberry, sage and black pepper aromas, underlying savoury complexity and fine lacy tannins Henschke Mount Edelstone is one of Australia’s great single vineyard wines. The wine is vinified in "headed-down" open fermenters and completes fermentation in a combination of new and seasoned French and American hogsheads. A further20 to 22 months maturation in the same oak takes place prior to blending and bottling. Delicious upon release, Mount Edelstone typically reaches optimum maturity after five to 15 years.
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With its pure blackberry, sage and black pepper aromas, underlying savoury complexity and fine lacy tannins Henschke Mount Edelstone is one of Australia’s great single vineyard wines. The wine is vinified in "headed-down" open fermenters and completes fermentation in a combination of new and seasoned French and American hogsheads. A further20 to 22 months maturation in the same oak takes place prior to blending and bottling. Delicious upon release, Mount Edelstone typically reaches optimum maturity after five to 15 years.
  • Style: Shiraz/Syrah
  • Vintage: 2014
  • Region: Eden Valley
  • Code: HME
  • Varietal: Shiraz
  • Country: Australia

Region Eden Valley

The Eden Valley is a cool and elevated sub-region of the Barossa situated in the Barossa Range to the east, overlooking the Barossa Valley. Low water availabilty, high altitude and strong winds make site selection in the region very important . The vineyeard soils are derived from schistic and sedimentary rock and are comprised mostly of red clay and sandy, silty loams interspersed with schistic gravels. The Eden Valley is renowned for its floral talc scented Rieslings and vibrant fruit pure Shiraz. Cool climate Chardonnay also performs well as does Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Winery HENSCHKE

One of the great family wine dynasties, the Henschkes are custodians of some of Australia’s greatest single vineyards. Fifth generation, Stephen and his wife Prue have built upon the experience of previous generations, reinvigorating the vineyard and winery. In the process they have established themselves as a veritable first family of Australian wine. Stephen a trained biochemist is the winemaker and wife Prue the viticulturist. Over the years, Prue`s meticulous research and experimentation together with a commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture have breathed new life into the vineyards. Best known as custodians of Australia’s greatest single vineyard wine Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz, Henschke also produces a portfolio of compelling premium wines displaying the Henschke signature of fruit purity and elegance.
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