Henschke Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz 2017

Kaleidoscopic, this glorious vintage is terroir translucent, transporting you to the vineyard with its signature aromas of dried sage, Eucalyptus olida (aka Strawberry Gum), wild mint, wattleseed, nutmeg and tinder. Soaring and super-expressive, these scents bring compelling dimension and meld exquisitely on the sweet, juicy plum and bramble palate, with its cocoa nib and earthy hints. Graceful, willowy tannins and mineral acidity make for a long, fluid, markedly perfumed finish. Irresistible already! Drinking window: 2022-2042. Part of Henschke 2017 single-site Shiraz releases. Score – 98. (Sarah Ahmed, decanter.com, March 29, 2022)