TASTING NOTES FOR Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz Gift Box 2021

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby with dark crimson hues. Dense and concentrated, showing the intensity of Eden Valley fruit.

👃 Aromas
Highly expressive and layered, with redcurrant, black cherry, blueberry and plum. Complex notes of sage, bay leaf, vanilla pod and white pepper sit alongside lifted floral and herbal tones.

👅 Palate
Concentrated and plush, delivering raspberry, boysenberry and dark berry fruits interwoven with spice, violets and savoury olive tapenade. Powerful yet beautifully balanced, with impressive purity and depth.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety and refined, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity providing structure. The finish is long, elegant and persistent, carrying spice, dark fruit and savoury complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium single-vineyard Eden Valley Shiraz—powerful yet elegant, combining intensity with finesse. The 2021 vintage is widely regarded as exceptional, offering purity, balance and outstanding cellaring potential (20–30+ years).

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-roasted lamb, beef short ribs, venison or rich game dishes. Also exceptional with aged cheeses or enjoyed as a standalone statement wine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously elite Shiraz—refined, complex and built to age.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a prestige wine that delivers pedigree, power and long-term reward.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷