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1996 Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone
Shiraz
- Australia
- South Australia
- Barossa
- Eden Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 50
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rgawlowski Likes this wine: 94 points
February 8, 2024 - Very nicely aged but not over the hill; color still dark and clear; Bordeaux nose; velvety on the palate with nice fruit; medium finish; great balance.
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JonnyG wrote: 94 points
August 14, 2022 - Aussie Night 2.0 (Buellton, CA): Decanted for several hours to the let the mild brett blow off, which it did easily. Powerful, with loads of green and black pepper, some menthol and a touch of dark cherry. Velvety texture, smooth and pure.
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salua wrote: 97 points
February 14, 2022 - double decanted for half an hour before dinner. Lovely deep rich colour, fully developed shiraz nose. Plenty of fruit up front that builds in the middle to a very full on, long finish. What an amazing wine. Still going strong at 26 yr old. Sadly my last bottle. Doubtful it will get better, but how much better could this wine get? A seriously great example of McLaren Vale Shiraz...if you can find it...buy it
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jlgnml Likes this wine: 94 points
December 15, 2021 - Deep color, perfect for steak. Drink.
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Formerwinemaker Likes this wine: 93 points
May 1, 2021 - At a lovely age. Soft, sweet, black fruits and five spice, very harmonious. Some lightening in colour but medium red to the rim. In perfect balance, soft fruit and acid, reasonable tannins framing the wine, which is ageing gracefully. It won’t get better from here but no rush. Drink inside 10 years though.
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By Campbell Mattinson
9/17/2008 (link)(Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/18/2003 (link)(Henschke, Mount Edelstone Eden Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
July/August 1999, IWC Issue #85 (link)(Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone Keyneton Estate Barossa) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Halliday
11/11/1998 (link)(Henschke Mount Edelstone) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Henschke
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Mount Edelstone
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Barossa
- Appellation Eden Valley
- UPC Codes 000000384896, 6320629001207, 9320909012968
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 312 (58%)
- Consumed 227 (42%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- FamilyHenschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone
- ProducerHenschke
- VarietyShiraz
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionBarossa
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