2022 Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz

98 Points - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot

“This distinctive wine has been an annual favourite of mine from the time it was first released. The vineyard was planted in the Mount Lofty Ranges by Cyril Henschke in 1968 to mark the 100th anniversary of Henschke. This is such a lovely wine, brimming with bright red fruits supported by a fine, bright and lively acidity, fine chalky tannins and a neatly implemented oak. Has a beautifully seductive mouthfeel with tremendous depth and concentration of shiraz. It's quite different from Hill of Grace and Edelstone - has beautiful peppery violet fragrances with stacks of red fruit. Matured in 10% new and 90% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 20 months.”

97 Points - Dave Brookes, The Wine Companion

“Shiraz sourced from the Wheelwright vineyard in the Eden Valley; aged in French oak, 10% new, for 20 months. Expressive and fruit pure with aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry fruits with hints of brown spice, flowering herbs, sage, a flash of red cherry, violets, cedar, graphite and crushed rock. There's a lovely core of pure plum and blue fruits over graphite, layers of spice and citrus blossom high tones. Graceful and sleek with melt-in-the-mouth tannins and a bright, sustained finish.”

96 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

“Deep and bright red with a purple meniscus; intense raspberry and crushed fresh herbs on the nose, predominantly sage and rosemary, thyme also, the palate soft and fleshy with a firm sheen of fine-grained tannins that persist throughout the length of the palate. Intense spices too - this has the personality of Eden Valley roaring through with its inimitable character. Lovely fragrance; powerful structure; firm tannin finish. This will reward long ageing.”

94 Points - Andrew Caillard MW

“From vines planted near the village of Eden Valley in 1968 by Cyril Henschke, this is a big, generous Shiraz with plenty of savoury elements to add depth and complexity - earthy notes, bay leaf and black olive offer a background to higher toned floral aromas that suggest violet at first, all harmonising and hugging the fruit core in the palate. Prominent tannins add to this solid style, a wine with power yet still intensely warm-hearted.”