Bob McDonald

9.1

Delectable - this is actually the George V Grenache from the Barossa. Understandable it is not in your Database as it’s a relatively new Cuvée for Henschke. At the Henschke weekend at Spicers Maryvale with Stephen and Pru Henschke tasting the full range. An excellent wine showing raspberry and red berries but I still prefer McLaren Vale for Grenache. — 5 hours ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

At the Henschke weekend at Spicers Maryvale. Brief Notes. Multi vintage - 100% Pinot Noir grown on the Henschke Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. I love Blanc de Noir, Egly Ouriet being a favourite. This is also very good and good value. — 5 hours ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.0

Medium to full bodied. Bright and fresh. Blue fruits, black tea, slate, sage, dried flowers. Fiery finish. — 3 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

At the Henschke weekend at Spicers Maryvale. Brief notes. 100% Semillon grown on the Henschke Eden Valley vineyard. From 50 year old vines planted by Stephen’s father, Cyril. Very pale in colour. Aromatics of ripe grapefruit. Granny Smith apple on palate with a slightly soapy texture. Different to Hunter Valley Semillon and more approachable at a young age. — 5 hours ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Mostly Shiraz (70+%), the remainder Mataro, more structured than the Henry’s Seven, more darkfruited, Mataro is pretty evident, long finish, needs 5-7 years, lovely juice!! — a month ago

with Jim

VA

9.3

Drinking in 2024. At it’s peak. — 2 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Delectable - this is the Sami Odi Our Hill Cuvée. Notes later. 2021 vintage. This is the 2nd ever vintage of Our Hill from Sami-Odi from Shiraz grapes grown in the Eden Valley. The 3rd vintage released earlier this year only had a production of around 280 bottles (weather problems - hail) and sold out in under 30 minutes. I missed out. Delectable has done well to recognise this bottle - very cryptic even on Fraser McKinley’s highly cryptic labelling standards. I made a note of the first Our Hill about 93 weeks ago. All whole bunch vinification. Quite rich for an Eden Valley Shiraz. Interestingly Fraser says “Our Hill “ is best enjoyed over the next few years in its youth (finest on the day of opening) contrary to the old vine Hoffmann wines. Reminiscent of Henschke Mount Edelstone in some respects without the longevity of Edelstone probably. Delicious nonetheless. — 3 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

At the Henschke weekend at Spicers. Interestingly Stephen and Pru spent 2 years in Germany so they would know a thing or two about Riesling. Eden Valley is one of Australia’s premium Riesling districts. This shows traditional Eden lime characteristics (as compared to Clare Valley lemon characters said the Somm - I agree). Good palate intensity and acidity. — 5 hours ago

Mark Gibson

10

Amazing wine at39 year old fruit in abundance completely integrated. A beautiful wine! — 14 hours ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Ripe, redfruited, earthy southern Rhône-style blend, smooth and rich, medium-long finish, needs a few years of cellaring, very nice!! — a month ago

with Jim