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Henschke Mt. Edelstone Shiraz(2003)

After one of the worst droughts in history the soil moisture profile and dams were lower than at the start of winter. Spring was frosty and windy but not overly wet. The frosts in October were bad news for many, although the rains were at least strategic, which resulted in better fruit set than the previous year. The hot, dry and windy weather during summer stressed the vines severely, reducing the berry size and crop. A serious rain event occurred in late February causing some fruit split. 2003 must surely go down on record as being one of our hottest, driest and windiest summers, leading to a smaller read more...
Robert Parker
The Wine Advocate
Issue 167
94/100
July 2007
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Josh Raynolds
International Wine Cellar
Issue 127, July/August 2006
93/100
July 2007
($100) Dark ruby. Powerful, deeply concentrated aromas of blackberry liqueur, blackcurrant, plum jam, vanilla, oak spices and cracked pepper. Dense, ripe and rich, with a lush texture and ripe, licorice-tinged dark fruit and cured meat flavors building and deepening with air. While there are tannins here, the superripe plum, blackberry and cassis flavors have pretty much absorbed them, making this almost drinkable right now. Finishes with a brighter cherry note, good grip and a lingering smoky quality. The vines here were planted in 1912.
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The Wine Advocate
94/100
January 2008
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Winepros.com
95/100
May 2007
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Wine Enthusiast
93/100
May 2007
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