Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henschke
Label Name:
 
The Wheelwright Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Eden Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday: 97 pts. James Suckling: 93 pts. Andrew Caillard MW: 96 pts. Wine Enthusiast: positive review (noted ageability). Jancis Robinson: 18/20

Tasting Note
Dark crimson with violet hues; aromas of raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, violets, anise and cedar. Palate of Satsuma plum, mulberry, sage and savoury spice, bright acidity and fine-grained tannins with a long fruit-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast or braised lamb, beef short ribs, confit duck, game (venison). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, Sichuan pepper beef, Malaysian rendang.

Production Method
Single-vineyard, old-vine Shiraz; grapes managed with organic/biodynamic practices. Matured 18 months in oak hogsheads (21% new, 79% seasoned; 65% French, 35% American).

Vineyard Info
Henschke family estate (est.1868). The Wheelwright vineyard planted 1968 near the village of Eden Valley at about 470m; wine created as a single-vineyard tribute to the founder.