Henschke The Wheelwright 2021

Henschke The Wheelwright 2021

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
  • Vinous rating 92
  • Jancis Robinson rating 17
Henschke The Wheelwright 2021
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HED01055

75 cl

14.5%
£115.00
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Henschke The Wheelwright 2021 is a blended red wine offering a nuanced expression of the vineyards in the Eden Valley. This blend combines Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing a structure of fine tannins and subtle oak influence. The 2021 vintage is marked by purity, reflecting the meticulous viticulture practices at Henschke, a family-owned winery since 1868. Notably, the 2021 year is acknowledged for its outstanding quality across the region, making it a significant release in the context of Henschke`s storied history.
95 Robert Parker
The 2021 The Wheelwright Single Vineyard Shiraz is succulent and chalky, with dried herb and crushed rocks, blackberry, mulberry and a hint of pastrami. The fruit was grown at an elevation of 500 meters, and the vines are planted in a contour, mostly north facing. This is ultimately a spicy, red-fruited expression. There are notes of raspberry seed, shades of nori, blood and gore. It is fresh and beautiful and slinky, in its way. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. - Erin Larkin
92 Vinous
The 2021 Shiraz Wheelwright is a charming Eden Valley Shiraz with wide appeal due to its natural approachability and surprising delicacy. Intriguing wafts of celery salt, potpourri, and Mediterranean herbs sit comfortably over a manicured core of plum skin and dark cherry aromas. Flavors tend more towards blackcurrant and graphite, with impressive brightness. Willowy tannins deliver a long yet fine finish. Angus Hughson7th April 2025
17 Jancis Robinson
Full screwcapped bottle just 1,283 g. 100%
Shiraz planted in 1968 by fourth-generation Cyril Henschke in a cooler part of the Mount Loftty Ranges near the village of Eden Valley at 470 m and first released a century later. As per the Barossa Old Vine Charter, an ‘old vine’ is equal to or greater than 35 years of age.

Bright garnet. Smells briney and herbal with a top note of liquorice. Nicely married aromas. Tastes salty too with a firm, dry finish though the tannins are clearly ripe and well worked. Sweet and slightly medicinal. Despite its 14.5% alcohol, there`s not a jot of alcoholic heat on the long finish, which is so clean and pure it`s almost bracing. (JR)

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The Henschke name is synonymous with fine winemaking in Australia, the family are part of the "First Families" - ten of the countries oldest and most respected family-owned, multi-generation wineries. Other names on the roster include d'Arenberg, Yalumba, Tyrrells and Tahbilk. Henschke is currently managed by Prue and Stephen Carl Henschke. Stephen is the youngest son of the famous Cyril Henschke, who elevated the winery to become one of Australia's most highly regarded.

The winery produce a number of fine Cabernet Sauvignon, dry Rieslings and Semillon, but their flagship wine is undoubtedly Hill of Grace single vineyard Shiraz - intense, concentrated and age-worthy - Hill of Grace is considered by many to be Australia's greatest red wine.

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