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2004 Henschke Mt. Edelstone Shiraz
Vineyard: Henschke
Price: $89.00
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Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
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Region: Unclassified
Other Vintages: 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
In 1912, Ronald Angas planted the sandy loam slopes of Mount Edelstone with Shiraz. Located high in the Eden Valley region this vineyard came to be known as Mount Edelstone meaning gemstone. The 90-year-old ungrafted dry-grown vines from this historic single vineyard are low yielding, producing a depth of color, concentration of flavor, length and maturity of tannins unique to old-vine Shiraz. Mount Edelstone has achieved a formidable reputation since its first vintage in 1952. Deep crimson in c...
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    Drunk in Portmeirion on honeymoon. Upper pilot. Bought from Jersboams in Hampstead