2022 is a triumphant vintage for Henschke and marks 70 years of their celebrated ‘Mount Edelstone’ Shiraz, one of Australia’s longest consecutively produced single-vineyard wines. Cyril Henschke first produced ‘Mount Edelstone’ as a single-vineyard wine from the 1952 vintage, with the 1956 vintage subsequently enjoying overnight success in wine shows and bringing national recognition to an already respected estate.  The creation of 1952 Mount Edelstone was a pivotal moment in Australia’s fine wine story

The Henschke family have made wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, with fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke taking over in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife, Prue, they have built upon their inheritance, transforming this traditional producer into one that is celebrated worldwide.

Prue’s pioneering work in the vineyard cannot be underestimated. Over the past 50 years, she has worked tirelessly, vine by vine, to improve the health of the vineyards through meticulous soil management and reintroducing native plants to promote biodiversity. Applying organic and biodynamic practises has been critical in nurturing the health of Henschke’s vineyards.

The 2022 vintage reflects the Henschke family’s enduring commitment to preserving old vines and expressing these remarkable vineyards in the glass.

‘THE WHEELWRIGHT’ SHIRAZ EDEN VALLEY 2022

 “Real freshness and delicacy here” - Jancis Robinson MW,JancisRobinson.com

“The most complete vintage of this wine to date” - Matthew Jukes,MatthewJukes.com

“This distinctive wine has been an annual favourite of mine from the time it was first released” – Ray Jordan,WinePilot.com

“Such delicacy and freshness to this wine. I love it” - Erin Larkin,RobertParker.com

“Intense spices too—this has the personality of Eden Valley roaring through with its inimitable character” - Huon Hooke,RealReview.com

‘The Wheelwright’ pays homage to founder Johann Christian Henschke, who was among the first generation of settlers in the Barossa Valley to establish a winery in 1868. Arriving from German Silesia as a skilled stonemason and wheelwright, he planted his first vineyards in the picturesque Eden Valley. This wine is produced from four blocks of old vine Shiraz from the eponymous 3.7 hectare single vineyard planted in 1968 by Cyril Henschke at 470 metres above sea level. The 2015 ‘Wheelwright’ was the first iteration released in 2020.

The 2022 ‘The Wheelwright’ was aged in French 100% seasoned hogsheads for 20 months.

18.5 points – Matthew Jukes (MatthewJukes.com)

18 points – Jancis Robinson MW (JancisRobinson.com)

97 Points – Ray Jordan (WinePilot.com)

96 points – Erin Larkin (RobertParker.com)

96 points – Dave Brookes (WineCompanion.com)

95 Points – Jeni Port (VintageJournal.co)

96 points – Huon Hooke (RealReview.com)

95 points – Jamie Goode (WineAnorak.com)

Ready in 2-3 weeks