Magnum of Henschke ‘Mount Edelstone’ Eden Valley Shiraz 2002 Large Format - Magnum 150cl / 15%

The Henschke family have been making wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868. Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke and his viticulturist wife Prue have taken their two single vineyards, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone, and transformed them into two of Australia’s most sought-after wines. The Mount Edelstone is the longest continuously produced single-vineyard Shiraz in Australia.

Farmed using both organic and biodynamic practices, the ancient 500-million-year-old soils in the Eden Valley are deep red-brown clay-loam to clay, resulting in low yields from 90-year-old dry-farmed, ungrafted vines. The 2002 vintage was cool and low-yielding, but noted for being of one of Henschke’s most exceptional vintages in terms of quality. On the nose, aromas of sweet, ripe, intense spiced plum, blackberry and blueberry are supported by cedar and bacon characters. The palate is rich, concentrated and complex with excellent depth and structure. Layered with textured black fruits and chunky, velvety tannins with a long, intense finish.

This Magnum of Henschke ‘Mount Edelstone’ Eden Valley Shiraz 2002 sold at our online auction for £270