2007 Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone Keyneton Vineyard

Coming from 90 year old, dry-grown, ungrafted Henschke estate vines, the 2007 Mount Edelstone was matured in 90% new and 10% seasoned French (67%) and American (33%) hogsheads for 21 months. Medium-deep garnet-purple colored, it gives pronounced notes of warm blackberry, cherry preserves, lead pencils, cedar and dusty earth plus whiffs of anise and bay leaf. A highly structured style with medium-high level, fine-grained tannins and crisp acidity, this medium to full bodied wine offers just enough flesh to satisfy the mid-palate. Finishing long and fresh-fruited, this Edelstone is still very tight and primary at this stage. I’ve been a little modest with the score and it could have a lot more to give with 3-5 more years in bottle and perhaps drinkng to 2022+. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993