1990 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz

The Mount Edelstone vineyard, meaning gemstone, was planted in the 1920's on the eastern slopes of the hill of the same name, located in Keyneton, high in the ranges east of the Barossa Valley. The Mount Edelstone wines are a model of consistency having received awards at National Wine Shows every year since 1956.Deep crimson colour. The nose is quite distinct with its pronounced leather, spice, plum and liquorice aromas. The palate displays excellent length and concentration of flavour, with spice, mint, leather, plum and blackcurrant and liquorice flavours. Fine, velvet smooth tannins with very long leather, earthy mint aftertaste. Cellar 8-10 years.