The Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2018 is an outstanding single-vineyard expression of Eden Valley Shiraz, sourced from one of Australia’s most historic and revered sites. Planted in 1912, the dry-grown Mount Edelstone vineyard produces intensely flavoured fruit, showcasing the elegance and structure that define high-altitude, old-vine Shiraz. The 2018 vintage benefited from near-perfect growing conditions, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth, balance, and longevity. The nose is highly expressive, revealing ripe blackberry, blueberry, and dark cherry, intertwined with violet, anise, black pepper, and savoury earthiness. Subtle oak integration adds layers of cedar, tobacco, and spice, enhancing the wine’s complexity without overshadowing its purity of fruit.
On the palate, the Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2018 is powerful yet refined, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity providing structure and finesse. Flavours of black plum, mulberry, and dark chocolate unfold alongside hints of clove, smoked meats, and graphite, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish. The combination of old vines, meticulous viticulture, and extended maturation in French and American oak ensures that this wine will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 20 to 30 years. A perfect match for roast lamb, aged beef, or slow-cooked game meats, this is a benchmark Australian Shiraz that exemplifies Henschke’s commitment to producing world-class, single-vineyard wines.
