“With a lucid, evocative, savory nose that is unmistakably Henschke in style, the black cherry, blood plum and raspberry notes are laced with fresh tomato, mushroom and fistfuls of dried herbs, spices and florals. A sweet chocolatey oak note shows now, too, adding polish. The palate is satiny with ultrafine, almost seamless tannins. Supple fruit is edged in spice. Broad and mouthfilling now, this should age gracefully for more than two decades.” – (Cellar Selection)

“The first vintage of this wine was the 2015 vintage. It was named after Stephen's great great grandfather who started Henschke. The fruit is from the old vines at the back of the vineyard on contours. The soil type is sandy loam, with a cap of gravel and prismatic clays below that. This allows the roots to reach deep into the earth. On the nose, this 2019 The Wheelwright Single Vineyard Shiraz is floral and red fruited, with cherry and raspberry, rose petals and brine, layers of pomegranate and spice. The vines were planted in 1968 and 1969, and the age of them contributes some of the complex depth of the wine. It's a lovely wine that is elegant and spicy, with graphite and mineral through the finish.”

“Red-fruited, with a willowy frame. In short, all the tell-tale signs of The Wheelwright Vineyard, which is Henschke’s most elevated Shiraz site at 470m. A touch of blue fruit and blood plum augments the red berry fruit in the mouth, together with subtle notes of charcuterie, pork and herb sausage, mocha, cassia bark, liquorice, clove, fern and sundried tomato. Cool, graphite tannins fan out on the finish, lending a touch of grip.”

Smoky charcuterie notes mesh with dried lavender, tapenade, eucalyptus and violets. The tannins are firm and pliant. A full-weighted wine that is typical if the region and likely of ample potential. Yet for now, it lacks elegance and is a bit monochromatic.

“From 1968 plantings, the Wheelwright is a relatively new addition to the Henschke range, which has very much come of age in 2019. The Shiraz The Wheelwright delivers a powerful yet well-controlled core of blackberry, woodsmoke and soy sauce aromas with significant layers of dried herbs and charcuterie. It is sturdy and focused with a strong tannin backbone before opening out with expressive earthy, meaty olive tapenade tones. Excellent shape and balance drive an exceptionally long, seamless finish.”

“Smoky charcuterie notes mesh with dried lavender, tapenade, eucalyptus and violets. The tannins are firm and pliant. A full-weighted wine that is typical if the region and likely of ample potential. Yet for now, it lacks elegance and is a bit monochromatic.”

“Smoky charcuterie notes mesh with dried lavender, tapenade, eucalyptus and violets. The tannins are firm and pliant. A full-weighted wine that is typical if the region and likely of ample potential. Yet for now, it lacks elegance and is a bit monochromatic.”

“Dark but transparent garnet. Warm, black-fruit compote on the nose. Top note of tamarind. Salty-sweet. Still quite youthful with a strong liquorice note on the palate. Tightens to a bone-dry finish after a glorious cocktail of fruit and a suggestion of cinders on the mid palate. Long and I found myself once again wanting to use the word 'glorious'.” – 18 points