Ratings
JS 97 · RJ 96 · MH 94 · HH 96 · TA 95 · DP 96
Identity
| Producer | Henschke |
| Year | 2018 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Shiraz |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark garnet with crimson hues |
| Aroma | Raspberry, blueberry, violet, vanilla flower, anise, bay leaf, cedar, black pepper, sandalwood, dark chocolate, sage, dried herbs, black olive, cocoa powder, cassis, floral notes |
| Palate | Medium-bodied, juicy black cherry and blackberry flavors with spice, brambles, fine tannins, balanced acidity, and a seamless flow of spice-fueled fruit |
| Finish | Long-lasting finish with dark cherry, mocha, chocolate-savoury elements, and a touch of herbal leafiness |
| Food Pairing | Roast lamb, grilled beef, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | 18 months in French and American oak hogsheads, 20-35% new oak |
| Fermentation | Fermented in traditional oak hogsheads with controlled temperature |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 470 |
| Soil | red-brown clay loam to clay |
| Vine Age | 50 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested from old-vine Shiraz planted on contoured slopes in Eden Valley |
Interesting facts
| The Wheelwright commemorates 150 years of Henschke family winemaking and pays tribute to founding father Johann Christian Henschke. The vineyard was planted in 1968 by Cyril Henschke. The wine is farmed organically and biodynamically. |
Logistics
| Weight | 1280 |
| Cork | natural cork |