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.