Wine Spectator:  Rated this as "outstanding - a wine of superior character and style". 

"Smooth, round and distinctive for its meaty, mineral-scented dark berry and cherry flavors, this is refreshingly balanced with just enough acidity to keep it honest. Refined tannins envelop the finish. Best from 2009 through 2020. 35 cases imported." Wine Spectator Magazine, August, 2007. 

Robert Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate:  Rated this as "an outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character". 

"The 2004 Mount Edelstone is 100% Shiraz aged for 18 months in 80% new French oak. Purple-colored, fragrant and complex aromatically with notes of toasty oak, tar, licorice, bacon, and blueberry, the wine is rich and mouth-filling with enough structure for 8-10 years of evolution in the bottle. It will drink well through 2030." The Wine Advocate, October, 2007.

Winemaker:  Deep crimson in colour. Sweet ripe plum, anise and blueberry aromas with earthy/dusty hints, gentle ferny characters, spicy cedary oak and eucalyptus. Sweet, juicy and ripe on the palate with a fleshy texture, good structure and depth, firm ripe tannins and a long rich finish."

Wired For Wine:  This rock star Shiraz pairs gorgeously with a variety of grilled meats, namely steak, duck, tuna, sausage and venison.  Barbecued spareribs won't disappoint either.  If meat isn't on the menu, mushrooms love a good Shiraz like the Henschke, as do aged or hard cheeses like Gouda, Parmesan or Pecorino.  Let's eat!

Size:  750 ml
Varietal:  100% Shiraz (90 year old vines)
Alcohol:  14.5%
Vintage:  2004
Region:  Eden Valley, Barossa Range, Australia