2022 Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz

Deeply fruited and silky textured with an energetic feel.

From vines up to 70 years old located in Eden Valley (68%) and the Barossa Valley (32%) with maturation taking place in 10% new and 90% seasoned French oak hogsheads for a period of 20 months.
Midnight black heart with a bright dark red hue. Pronounced dark plum and liquorice aromas have a smoked meat overlay with some vanillin cedar, clove and peppered earth notes also evident. Deeply fruited and silky textured, the medium to full bodied palate is layered with dark plum and liquorice fruits. Some blackberry, smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppered meat elements the undercard. Energetic feel with very polished tannins and a long, refined finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…..
If someone said to me, pick a Henschke wine to drink tonight, any wine. Well, one would be a blithering idiot not to opt for Hill of Grace, but I would not be at all unhappy if this was the choice. It is, year after year, always a favourite among some exceptional wines. 100% Shiraz from 70-year-old vines, 68% Eden Valley and 32% Barossa. Maturation was for twenty months in French oak hogsheads, 10% new. From a top vintage, this will surely rank among the very best Tappa Pass that the Henschkes have released – and that is saying something! A vibrant maroon hue, the nose suggests a complete wine, utterly harmonious. There is focus, a seductive and seamless structure, an alluring and beguiling texture, impeccable balance and immense length. At the conclusion, there are silky tannins, though they seem to almost disappear on contact. Notes of cassis emerge on the palate. A wine with real persistence, this has twenty years ahead of it, if needed. Stunning. Drink 2025-2045.
97 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

The brilliant burst of colour is the first indication that this is something special. The nose doesn’t disappoint. Highly perfumed with floral plum and cherry notes and a little light chocolate. Graceful lines on the palate, which is expressive and powerful, though the influence of Eden Valley adds a lightness of touch. Only 10% new French oak and the rest seasoned, but that little oak influence brings a delightful lift to the palate. Outstanding wine.
97 Points
Ray Jordan -– WinePilot.com

68/32% Eden Valley/Barossa Valley shiraz sourced from up to 70-year-old vines. Ripe satsuma plum, black cherry and blackberry fruits with hints of black olive tapenade, bay leaf, five-spice, cedar, vanilla pod, licorice, dark chocolate, earth and pan juices. I'm really liking the fruit density and velvety palate travel of the '22s; there is a real generosity to the fruit. Tight, powdered schisty tannins and a bright seam of acidity with excellent persistence on the finish. Drink by 2038.
94 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion