“This Museum & Rare Collection release maintains a firm but fine backbone of polished tannins which, together with the youthful primary fruit (predominantly black), brings potency and great presence to the palate. Sage, winter greens and underripe strawberry lend nuance and freshness. There is subtle viscosity too, with tertiary tapenade character and nutty, savoury oak. But there's plenty of mileage here too, with mouth-coating tannins and cleansing acidity to the finish.”

“The 2013 Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz hails from a drought year—it was tough. In fact, the 2014 Edelstone was released before the 2013. Yet now, we look at this wine, 11 years from harvest, and the wine is svelte and seamless in its flow of flavor across the palate, with pomegranate molasses, alpine mint, dried herbs, a hint of arnica, rose petals and black cherry. It is chewy, elegant and spiced. It's a lovely wine that has decades to go. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under Vinolok. As it happens, the 2024 vintage is Henschke's 156th vintage. Pretty remarkable.”

"Still a bit tight and cedary, the 2013 Mount Edelstone Shiraz could use a couple of more years to flesh out and round into form. Sage and blackberry notes predominate in this full-bodied, concentrated and richly tannic offering. It still comes across as slightly drying on the finish, but it's velvety, and the fruit comes through at the end, so don't hesitate to hold onto this for a decade or more."

"Very old vines. Given all the attention in the world, this has a swirling array of roasted brown spices across aromas of rich, ripe blackberries and dark plums. Some roasting herbs, too. The palate shows luscious concentration and depth. The really plush and smooth tannins are carrying deceptive power and deep, weighty fruit. A richer Mount Edelstone."

“From a 106-year-old vineyard, this is a dense wine but it nevertheless walks a seamless line between power and grace. Tangy plum, blueberry, dark chocolate, coffee, wild herbs and grated nutmeg glide together on the nose. The palate is full and concentrated, silken in texture and intricately woven with sinewy tannins. Its best is yet to come.”

“From a 106-year-old vineyard, this is a dense wine but it nevertheless walks a seamless line between power and grace. Tangy plum, blueberry, dark chocolate, coffee, wild herbs and grated nutmeg glide together on the nose. The palate is full and concentrated, silken in texture and intricately woven with sinewy tannins. Its best is yet to come. Drink 2020–2035 and likely beyond.” (Cellar Selection)

“For anyone who knows Australian wine, the name Henschke is magic. The ‘Mount Edelstone’ has cooling flavors of forest, cedar, and pine, plus licorice and peppery spiced red fruits. Satisfying and savory. From ungrafted ‘centenarian’ vines over 100 years old.”

"Rich and lush, with fleshy black cherry, plum and black licorice notes and a complex chorus of Earl Grey tea, vanilla custard, chocolate and date nut bread details lingering effortlessly on the finish. Drink now through 2028."

“Doesn't look much older than the 2018 and the aroma is not that much more evolved though the fruit appears just a touch less sweet on the nose. Tannins are thicker and denser, the whole more powerful than the elegant, nunaced 2018. Firmly textured, chewy, an adolescent still?”

“Deep blackish ruby. A certain saline/marine quality on the nose – iodine? Great balance but still seems pretty young with tannins still in evidence. It's easy to see the relation with the 2019. Still with a long life ahead of it. I'd advise considerable aeration before serving. Again, like the 2019, real intensity. Dry finish with an impression of cinders. £30 supplement for six years' ageing in perfect conditions seems quite good value.” – 17.5 points 

“The Henschke family has been making Riesling and Shiraz for 150 years and if there is any producer considered to be royalty in Australia it would be the Henschke family, although they couldn’t be more down to earth. They are true pioneers of making wine at high elevations in Eden Valley with their Hill of Grace becoming one of the most iconic wines of Australia. Family member Justine Henschke was there to talk about her ancestors initial beginnings in Barossa Valley (wine region with a Mediterranean climate) and eventually they decided to move up to Eden Valley (continental climate) where it was cooler. “Eden Valley ranges from 400 to 420 meters [almost up to 1,400 feet]” Justine noted and her family has planted vineyards where they receive winds from the ocean as well as facing a direction where they do not receive direct sunlight; they have even discovered a recent issue with battling frost sometimes. This 2013 Mount Edelstone Shiraz was multi-textural with tannins that were like fine lace and fresh sage with fresh blackberry and plum fruit that had exotic spice and a superb length of flavor.”

"Sumptuous, generous, beautifully ripe red fruit on the nose – just so alluring and buxom, with serious structure and a long fragrant perfume on the finish. Sheer class, with cellaring potential that is only just beginning." (18+ points out of 20)