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Henschke The Wheelwright 2021

A$175.00
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
VarietiesShiraz
Region/CountryAustralia, South Australia , Eden Valley
Rating97 points
Sizes
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Description

The Wheelwright, first released to commemorate 150 years of Henschke family winemaking, pays tribute to our founder, winemaker Johann Christian Henschke (1803-1873). He was among the first generation of the early German Silesian community of the Barossa in South Australia and established the family winery in 1868. Johann Christian arrived in 1841 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 near the village of Eden Valley at 470m altitude. As per the Barossa Old Vine Charter, an ‘old vine’ is equal to or greater than 35 years of age.

Matured in 10% new and 90% seasoned (82% French, 18% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.

Ratings
Score97 points
ReviewerKen Gargett
Review
This wine has such an exciting nose, with a mix of red fruits but also redolent of black cherry pie. There is early complexity here and this seems not unlike drinking silk. Such projection, finesse and immaculate balance. As the wine opens up, we see more notes of mocha, delicatessen meats, bay leaves, woodsmoke, cassis and licorice. As with all these wines, the oak is so deftly handled that it is almost transparent. The sleekest of tannins here, this is a wine which lingers with intent. Complete – there is not so much as a hiccup. Twenty years, if you must, easy.
Specifications
ClosureScrew Cap
Alcohol12.5%
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Food Pairing

Confit duck, mash potato, braised prunes

Tasting Profile
nose

Deep crimson with violet hues. Captivating raspberry, Satsuma plum and blackberry are entwined with high-toned, heady garrigue herbs, black peppercorn, nutmeg, anise, violets and wild lavender.

palate

A vibrant core of mulberry and blueberry fruit is supported by white pepper and violets, bright acidity, lovely texture and powerful fine-grained tannins building on the long, spicy finish.

Henschke The Wheelwright 2021
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