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Henschke Shiraz The Wheelwright 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Barossa
appellation
Eden Valley
6 Ratings
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JS
96
DC
95
WE
95
WA
94
VM
92
WS
91
Additional vintages
2018 2017
JS
96
Rated 96 by James Suckling
An enticing and perfumed nose of heather, dried herbs and lavender with roasted spices, peppercorns and ripe, fresh blueberries. Beguilingly sweet but ethereal on the palate with lots of grilled Mediterranean herbs that balance any hint of sweetness from the fruit. Polished, satin-like tannins extend in an effortless, lengthy finish. Vines first planted in 1968. Drink or hold. Screw cap. ... More details
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Henschke Shiraz The Wheelwright 2018 750ml

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Professional Ratings
JS
96
DC
95
WE
95
WA
94
VM
92
WS
91
JS
96
Rated 96 by James Suckling
An enticing and perfumed nose of heather, dried herbs and lavender with roasted spices, peppercorns and ripe, fresh blueberries. Beguilingly sweet but ethereal on the palate with lots of grilled Mediterranean herbs that balance any hint of sweetness from the fruit. Polished, satin-like tannins extend in an effortless, lengthy finish. Vines first planted in 1968. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
DC
95
Rated 95 by Decanter
A vineyard planted by in 1968 by Cyril Henschke to commemorate 100 years since his great-grandfather (Stephen's great-great-grandfather) Johann Christian – a stonemason and wheelwright – founded the Henschke winery. First released as a single-vineyard wine in 2015, this 2018, from vines now 50 years old, has 'sparked up beautifully', says Stephen, showing the cooler southern Eden Valley's classic red fruit character. It's quite a Pinot-esque style of Shiraz: comparatively lighter in colour and body but with a lifted perfume and palate density of creamy raspberry, sharper red plums, potpourri and dried herbs. Long, graceful and delicious.
WE
95
Rated 95 by Wine Enthusiast
From vines planted in 1968 by fourthgeneration Cyril Henschke, this vintage of Wheelwright showcases Henschke's lush but elegant style. Lifted, high-toned aromas of red cherry, beet root, cracked pepper and dried herbs are accented by mocha-like barrel nuances. Savory, fine but granular tannins support the supple, tangy fruit. Freshness makes this wine appealing now with decanter at hand or over the next decade.
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The Wheelwright and the Cyril Henschke Vineyards are adjacent and rest at an elevation of 470 meters above seal level, numbering them among some of the highest vineyards in the region. The 1.6-hectare single vineyard from which the fruit hails is planted on a combination of sandy loam and clay, over a bedrock of mica schist and faces in a north through west to south aspect. The 2018 The Wheelwright Single Vineyard Shiraz is 100% Shiraz, matured in a combination of new (21%) and seasoned (79%) French oak (65%) and American oak (35%) hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. According to the Barossa Old Vine Charter, an "old vine" is equal to or greater than 35 years of age. I love Eden Valley Syrah/Shiraz for its ability to convey fresh raspberry, black tea, crushed rocks and licorice, each in equal measure, not to mention inflections of sage, bay leaf and even rosemary. The wines are elegant (even when produced in a full-throttle style, which this is not) and age gracefully. Eden Valley looks sensational in this excellent vintage, the 2018 The Wheelwright Single Vineyard Shiraz especially so. As an avid proponent of the screw-cap closure, it is important to note that upon opening, all wines in this release looked cramped and closed. With time in the glass (and no small amount of vigorous swirling), the wines opened up beautifully. A decant prior to drinking is highly recommended, especially if you are going to be drinking them early (i.e., anytime from 2023 - 2033).
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
This 2018 Shiraz The Wheelright, under a newish label from Henschke, wears its Eden Valley origins on its sleeve. There is an impressive upfront hit of blackberry and black cherry with distinctive dried herbs and peppery notes. Good palate tension follows. Firm drying tannins provide a solid backbone for youthful dark berry fruits and mocha oak layers. It is a little tightly wound right now and needs three to five years to show its best.
WS
91
Rated 91 by Wine Spectator
Delivers appealingly fresh blueberry, plum and dried cherry flavors, with notes of tobacco, sage, black tea, date bread and rose petal. Revealing lovely, restrained velvety tannins, this is harmonious on the finish. Shiraz. Drink now through 2034. 300 cases made, 20 cases imported.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Barossa
appellation
Eden Valley
Additional vintages
2018 2017
Overview
An enticing and perfumed nose of heather, dried herbs and lavender with roasted spices, peppercorns and ripe, fresh blueberries. Beguilingly sweet but ethereal on the palate with lots of grilled Mediterranean herbs that balance any hint of sweetness from the fruit. Polished, satin-like tannins extend in an effortless, lengthy finish. Vines first planted in 1968. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
barrel

Region: Barossa

Australia is known around the world for the high quality of its flavorful Shiraz wines, and Barossa Valley, near the city of Adelaide is surely the home of the finest Shiraz grapevines in the country. The first vineyards in the Barossa Valley were established in the late 19th century by German settlers, however today there are dozens of high quality and unique businesses operating in the region, making the most of the temperate continental climate the valley enjoys, and producing a wide range of wines made from various grape varietals. Whilst Shiraz grapes thrive particularly well in this part of Australia, there are now vineyards in Barossa Valley growing all kinds of red and white grape varietals, and showing a real flair for flavor, aroma and complexity brought about by a strong mix of traditional and modern techniques.
fields

Country: Australia

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
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Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
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Region: Barossa

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