2015 Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz, Barossa Valley
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Matured in 18% new and 82% seasoned (82% French. 18% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.The inaugural release of The Wheelwright commemorates 150 years of family winemaking and pays tribute to the ‘founding father’ of Henschke, Johann Christian Henschke. He was the first generation of the early Barossa German pioneers of South Australia, a winemaker who established the family winery in 1868. Johann Christian arrived as a skilled stonemason and wheelwright and planted his first vineyards in the high country of the picturesque Eden Valley. This wine is produced from Old-Vine shiraz planted in 1968, a century later, by fourth-generation Cyril Henschke.Exceptional vintage, 25+ years (from vintage).
This is the first release of this wine from a 50-year-old Eden Valley vineyard planted by Cyril Henschke. It's an immensely powerful wine, with oak playing a more significant role even though only 10 per cent was new. Has a spicy character and is quite different to both Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone. Sage and bay leaf, with a distinct iron fillings complexity. Mighty good..."
96 points - Ray Jordan, Top Shelf Wine, August, 1 2018
Commemorates 150 years of family winemaking, crafted from 50yo vines. It is a vibrantly fresh and aromatic wine with elegance and finesse its cornerstones as it slips through the net of full-bodied shiraz. Its fruit flavours are as much red as black, and you can sense the tan but not actually taste them. Sheer beauty.
97 points James Halliday Wine Companion
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Eden Valley |
| Varietals | Shiraz, Mourvedre |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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