Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2014 Standard Blend baking spices and cedar set

baking spices and cedar set against a backdrop of black cherries and black olives

green herb

a feature Justin underscores by allowing eight hours of skin contact in the press

smoky tannin along with them

The 2021 Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate is fabulous

Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2014 Standard Blend baking spices and cedar set102yo single vineyard, matured in 92% French and 8% American hogsheads (28% new) for 18 months. Only a fraction of the normal crop, as was the case in many parts of SA and Vic. The colour is that of an 18 month old (not 36 months) shiraz, the aromas of black fruits, licorice and black pepper, the tannins firm and enduring, yet in balance with the powerful fruit. I remain to be convinced this is suited to drinking while the '13 comes around, the best