Henschke The Wheelwright 2022

From a single vineyard of Shiraz on Henschke’s Eden Valley property — farmed organically and biodynamically — and aged twenty months in French oak hogsheads (10% new, 90% seasoned) before bottling. Mocha, brown spice, black olive, plum and black pepper on the nose. The palate is more plush — plum, blackberry, mocha, white pepper and violet — with bright red-fruited acidity and firm tannins that integrate well. A nice frame and carry, cool and composed through the finish. The Wheelwright does exactly what great Eden Valley Shiraz should — it earns your attention quietly, then holds it.