Category Archives: Eden Valley

Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2006

I am a believer in the power of positive thought, though not to the extent where I think it will make my football team win. Now I suppose wishing a wine to be good despite warnings to the contrary might … Continue reading

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Penfolds St.Henri Shiraz 1997

I thought I had finished all of my 97s, but apparently there was one left. A pleasant nose of raspberries and spice, black tea and dried meats, and quite a bit of leathery secondary development. The palate showed sweet fruits, … Continue reading

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Henschke Mount Edelstone 2005

Let me effuse: this is bloody good. Tightly wound, but still generous enough to make you want another glass. Red fruits, plums and cherries, with chocolate, cocoa, coffee beans, cream and cedar all wafting in and out of the picture. … Continue reading

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