2021 Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz Magnum 1.5L

96 Points - James Suckling

“A deeply brooding wine with aromas of plums, mocha, spices, and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with velvety tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of mulberries, cassia bark, blackcurrants and rose petals. Very refined, balanced and pure, with an underlying power. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”

95 Points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion

“100% organic/biodynamically farmed shiraz from the Wheelwright vineyard in the Eden Valley, planted by Cyril Henschke in the 1960s. Deep crimson with plush satsuma plum, black cherry and blackcurrant fruits underscored with hints of fine spice, sage, coal dust, cedar, violets, dark chocolate and crushed stone. I really like the flow of fruit in the Wheelwright this year; plush yet graceful with fine, compact tannins providing ample structure for cellaring.”

95 Points - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate

“The 2021 The Wheelwright Single Vineyard Shiraz is succulent and chalky, with dried herb and crushed rocks, blackberry, mulberry and a hint of pastrami. The fruit was grown at an elevation of 500 meters, and the vines are planted in a contour, mostly north facing. This is ultimately a spicy, red-fruited expression. There are notes of raspberry seed, shades of nori, blood and gore. It is fresh and beautiful and slinky, in its way. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.”

94 Points - Wine Spectator

“Aromatic and expansive, with details of dried lavender and Earl Grey alongside pure and juicy notes of raspberry, cherry, kirsch and blueberry preserves. Accents of green olives, cardamom and cigar box leave a stunning expression on the long, expressive finish. The tannins are dense but polished and never get in the way. Shiraz. Drink now through 2036. 50 cases imported.”