Community Tasting Notes 5

• Jamieson12o Does not like this wine:

  January 26, 2024 - Yes this is Auzzie shiraz, but I really was expecting something more than what was for me just a massive oak bomb. I couldn't get past the jam/vanilla - give me some tannins/acidity! Couldn't finish the glass. If I were scoring i'd have given this a flat 80 - but it's clearly a 'me' problem, so NR'd so as not to prejudice the 'normal' scores for this.

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• SH Wu wrote: 93 points

  April 23, 2023 - A beautiful shiraz that separates itself in a lineup of complex, brooding reds. Herbs, fresh ground pepper and a large sprig of mint light up the heavy concentration of fruit. Fresh red berry acidity brightens up the warm finish.
  
  This could take many more years in the cellar, but I thought it was pleasant to drink already with a few hours of air. This is a great red to bring as contrast in a cabernet/syrah heavy lineup.

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• Andrew Lannen Likes this wine: 98 points

  January 25, 2023 - Faultless. Such finesse. Quality fruit in balance with its purpose. 2016 is an outstanding vintage that allows earlier drinking. I never give such a high score but almost best wine I have had some some time.

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• chatters wrote:

  December 2, 2021 - Grand Cru Shiraz (The four seasons hotel, the rocks, sydney): Ripe blackberry, cream, peppery spice, polished oak but slightly sour red currant and herbaceous notes, alcohol warmth. Juicy, slightly sour acid, blackberry, alcohol warmth, chalky tannins carry long. Hmm, not a good one for me.

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• vespasian wrote: 95 points

  May 20, 2021 - Quite intense fruit on the nose and really complex herbal character, verging on medicinal. Aromatic spices as well; lovely elegance, the fruit silkily cascades across the palate. lovely concentration, real grip and length.

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Pro Reviews 6

Wine Definition

• Vintage 2016
• Type Red
• Producer Henschke
• Varietal Shiraz
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Mount Edelstone
• Country Australia
• Region South Australia
• SubRegion Barossa
• Appellation Eden Valley
• UPC Codes 6320629001207, 8324809001207

Community Holdings

• Pending Delivery 27 (2%)
• In Cellars 1,014 (89%)
• Consumed 94 (8%)

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