Henschke Mount Edelstone Single Vineyard Shiraz 2016

Weintyp: Rotwein
Hersteller: Henschke
Region: Australien
Stil: trocken, fruchtig
Rebsorte: 100% Shiraz
Farbe: tiefes Zinnoberrot

Beschreibung: Der Henschke Mount Edelsten Single Vineyard Shiraz präsentiert sich mit einem Bouquet von saftigen blauen Früchten, schwarzer Johannisbeere, Brombeer- und Gewürzpflaumenaromen gepaart mit Lakritze, Salbei, schwarzem Pfeffer und Zedernholz. Am Gaumen ist der Henschke Mount Edelsten Single Vineyard Shiraz sehr konzentriert, mit Schichten von süßen Pflaumen, Brombeeren und Lakritze, im Abgang fleischig und gut strukturiert, mit geschmeidigen, kalkigen Tanninen.

James Suckling: „This has intense spice and sage, as well as bay-leaf aromas with intense, vivid blackberries and red plums. Blueberry notes, too. There’s so much spice, violet and bergamot, together with black tea-like notes. The palate has an immaculately framed tannin structure with rich blackberries and blueberries, as well as plum notes. This layers up so nicely on the palate. Very intense and powerful yet fine texture. An exceptional vintage for Mt. Edelstone. From vines planted in 1912. Drink or hold. Screw cap.“

Wine Advocate: „The 2016 Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz is steeped in complexity, with aromas ranging from camphor, bay leaf and sage to smoke and grilled beef and from blueberries and blackberries to plums laced with spice. Full-bodied, rich and intense, it's ripe and velvety textured, with a long, licorice-tinged finish and dusty tannins that bode well for the cellar. From vines planted in 1912, I suspect this will come close to the quality of the Hill of Grace at a fraction of the price. Tasted again the following day from the open bottle, this was even better, seamless, flowing and harmonious in the mouth.“

Falstaff Magazin: „Von unbewässerten, wurzelechten Reben, die 1912 gepflanzt und 1952 von dem verstorbenen Cyril Henschke erstmals als Einzellagen-Shiraz abgefüllt wurde. Damit ist er der am längsten ununterbrochen produzierte Einzellagenwein Australiens - und so unverwechselbar. Reichhaltig und opulent mit einem Kern aus Satsuma-Pflaumen, durchwirkt mit schwarzem Pfeffer, holländischer Lakritze und Bitterschokolade, umrahmt von Minze und Thymian. Die Tannine, die den Mund umhüllen, sind durchsetzungsfähig und doch reif, das Endergebnis ist ein komplexer und überzeugender Wein. 2022-2036.“

Jancis Robinson: „Remarkably bright purplish crimson, the sort of colour I'd expect from a Cabernet more than from a Shiraz. Hugely medicinal on the nose of this – positively a poultice! Such intensity and so much history in this beautifully balanced wine. You just know you're tasting vine-growing rather than winemaking here (sorry, Stephen). Everything seems so healthy and in balance. No sweetness but rather herby savour and appetising layers of fully ripe fruit. Not at all like Barossa Valley floor Shiraz – much more lifted and cooler. There's a certain tarriness here too. Definitely to be drunk with food and its considerable tannins have just crept up on my while I marvelled at the fruit. Ideally to be kept. Tasted 24 hours later, a certain (black) pepperiness was evident on the nose and there was more obvious ripeness beating the tannins into submission. Very clean, appetising finish.“

Wine Spectator: „Aromatic and elegant, but definitely not shy, showing rich, pure wild blackberry puree, huckleberry and blueberry pie flavors on a silky frame, with details of Earl Grey tea, palo santo, cigar box and salted dark chocolate. Ends with a tremendous finish that goes on and on. Drink now through 2046.“

Wine Enthusiast: „Mount Edelstone may not get the glory Hill of Grace receives, but its place in Barossa history as a 110-year-old vineyard and the quality of resulting wines is no less illustrious. The '16 is a deep well of aromas from ripe cherry to wild strawberry; from licorice to cracked pepper; from violet to vanilla bean. After the heady perfume, the power on the palate comes almost as a surprise. The concentrated fruit is held in a firm grip of spicy, fine, charcoal-textured tannins, the oak tucked neatly away. This is a beautifully crafted wine—expressive of both Eden Valley and Henschke—that should cellar well into the 2040s.“

Trinktemperatur: 15-18° 
Lagerpotential: bis 2040

Auszeichnungen:
James Suckling: 98/100 Punkte für 2016
Robert Parker: 96/100 Punkte für 2016
Falstaff Magazin: 96/100 Punkte für 2016
Jancis Robinson: 18/20 Punkte für 2016
Wine Spectator: 94/100 Punkte für 2016
Wine Enthusiast: 96/100 Punkte für 2016
James Suckling: 96/100 Punkte für 2015
Robert Parker: 95/100 Punkte für 2015
Wine Spectator: 91/100 Punkte für 2015
Wine Enthusiast: 96/100 Punkte für 2015