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Mount Edelstone 2004

Henschke, Eden Valley, Australia

Henschke
Eden Valley Australia
  • 96
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  • Country ranking ?

    92

  • Producer ranking ?

    31

  • Decanting time

    4h

  • When to drink

    2020-2035

  • Food Pairing

    Lamb

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Mount Edelstone (from the German 'Edelstein' meaning gemstone) is a single dry grown Shiraz vineyard planted by Ronald Angas in 1918 and through the 1920s. Henschke made wines from Mount Edelstone as early as 1952, although Cyril Henschke did not purchase the vineyard until 1974. By this stage Mount Edelstone was already recognised as an important vineyard site. Located on the eastern slopes of Mount Edelstone this 40 acre vineyard comprises l...

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Very deep crimson in colour. The plush aromas of sweet ripe plums, anise, blackberries and blue fruits are complimented by savoury nuances of spicy black pepper and fresh sage. The intense palate is fleshy and complex with rich dark fruits and spices, layers of flavour and texture, rich velvety tannins and great length.

The average winter rainfall this season was a welcome relief after 2003's fourth-worst drought in history. The soil profile was filled at last, as were most growers' dams. A relatively frost-free, wet, warm and thundery spring followed, which created a natural 'greenhouse' effect for the vines. They grew vigorously, flowered and in general set a large crop. December was the hottest for 10 years, however at the start of 2004 the weather became mild and windy, tempered by the cool southerlies off the ocean. The month of January was the coolest since 1992 and the vines thrived with virtually no heat stress. Since the start of February, traditionally the hottest month, everyone's worst fears were realised, with searing heat causing sunburn and significant crop losses. New records were broken with South Australia experiencing its hottest day ever. Fortunately March returned the region to glorious sunny days and cold dewy nights, with a couple of minor rain events, allowing the fruit to ripen under perfect conditions.The vintage was almost as late as 2002. Where crop thinning was done, the season produced excellent wines with a seamless elegance.

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‘Great’ vintage. pH 3.55, TA 6.4g/L, 14.5% alc.
Again very sweet and chocolatey nose, truffley and sausage edged too, everything overlaid with noticeably toasty oak. Very oaky! What an odd phase for this superstar wine. It’s so brooding and dark and unresponsive, oak the only thing escaping. Leave it in the cellar for as long as you can, this will reward you in time. 18/20 93/100++

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South Australia, Eden Valley

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