TN: Henschke Mt Edlestone 1994.
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:05 am
Very dark plum, crimson rim. Slightly reticent nose to start with but it opens with the traditional Henschke spice/aniseed notes combined with floral elements (not as in Vioginer though) and violet elements. Extremely intense with minerally blackberry qualities, dried herbs, white pepper, hints of eucalyptus & meaty aspects. The palate is pure & focused but the initial mouth feel is delicate but then it detonates within seconds showing refined and gloriously pure red & black fruits, poised acidity, ripe tannins with oak influences & finishing with good length. Not the most exotic wine IÂ’ve ever drunk but itÂ’s but brilliantly clean. A terrific wine all told - although for the negative there is a slight heat on the nose. 14%abv.
This is classic Mt Edlestone though, and a <u>note</u> to others, that is that this is a wine that demands ageing; perhaps up to 10-12 years in lack luster vintages & up to 20-25 years in great vintages.
Surely one of the best Mt Edlestones since the Â’91, Â’90 & Â’86 but still young. My preference would be to keep this for 3-5 & up to 10 years longer for a touch more complexity & secondary notes. Poorly cellared bottles have shown cabbage tones but this (well-cellared bottle) is still young & very lively. A classic Australian & perhaps it will be almost stunning in 5 more years although time will tell.
Phil
This is classic Mt Edlestone though, and a <u>note</u> to others, that is that this is a wine that demands ageing; perhaps up to 10-12 years in lack luster vintages & up to 20-25 years in great vintages.
Surely one of the best Mt Edlestones since the Â’91, Â’90 & Â’86 but still young. My preference would be to keep this for 3-5 & up to 10 years longer for a touch more complexity & secondary notes. Poorly cellared bottles have shown cabbage tones but this (well-cellared bottle) is still young & very lively. A classic Australian & perhaps it will be almost stunning in 5 more years although time will tell.
Phil