Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz 2018

This wine hails from the renowned family estate Henschke in Eden Valley, South Australia. The vines for The Wheelwright were planted in 1968 and by 2018 had matured with a depth of character that shines through in this single-vineyard Shiraz.

The 2018 vintage reveals rich aromas of plum, blackcurrant, lavender and bay leaf, with subtle hints of licorice and dark chocolate. On the palate the wine is medium-to-full-bodied yet refined, with vibrant acidity, plush red- and black-fruit flavors, and fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, poised finish—an exceptional example of cool-climate Australian Shiraz built for both pleasure and ageing.