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Mount Edelstone 1995

Henschke, Eden Valley, Australia

Henschke
Eden Valley Australia
  • 87
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  • Country ranking ?

    309

  • Producer ranking ?

    100

  • Decanting time

    45min

  • When to drink

    Now

  • 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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Henschke Mount Edelstone

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...

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1995 The culmination of two drought-affected winters, record severe spring frosts, poor fruit set and a hot, dry summer set the scene for a borderline disaster. A warm, dry January and February combined with low crop levels brought an all too early harvest for earlier ripening varieties, resulting in ripe fruit with little flavour. The coldest March on record, with ripening halted for 2-3 weeks, allowed fruit to develop more flavour and intensity. Fortunately, the weather remained dry and the cold nights retained the natural acidity in the fruit. Varieties and vineyards harvested during a warmer April gave rise to excellent colour and concentration in the reds. Yields down by 30-40%.
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  • 87p

Deep crimson in colour with brick red hues. Enticing aromas of ripe red and blue fruits with characteristic savoury notes of sage and black pepper. The lush palate shows layers of texture, savoury fruit and velvety tannins and a long, fine finish.

The 1995 vintage saw a culmination of two drought winters, record severe frosts, poor fruit set and a hot dry summer that made the start of vintage difficult. A warm, dry January and February combined with low crop levels brought on an early harvest. The coldest March on record with ripening halted for two to three weeks allowed fruit to develop more flavour and intensity. Fortunately, the weather remained dry and cold nights retained the natural acidity in the fruit. A warmer April gave rise to good colour and quality.

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Medium deep crimson. Cassis/mocha aromas with touches of herb garden. The palate is loose knit with choco/cassis/leafy flavours, sinewy fine but rather bitter tannins finishing quite malty and with a slick of tannins. Slightly more successful than Hill of Grace. 17 points (86/100).
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Origin

South Australia, Eden Valley

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