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James Halliday 99
Glorious wine. Untold depths of the richest blackberry and plum fruit with a magically bright finish ex livewire acidity.
First bottled in 1952 by Stephen Henschke's father Cyril, this reknowned cuvée is likely Australia's longest consecutively produced single-site wine, from a vineyard planted in 1912. A gem of a old-vine wine in every sense (it is named for the yellow opals once found in the area), it is spectacular in this vintage. The mouthfeel is seductive and supple, carrying trademark savoury bay leaf, sage and peppercorn notes that integrate beautifully into ripe, black bramble and blood plum flavours. Structure for long ageing is assured by firm yet velvety tannins and fresh acidity. A gorgeous, opulent, complex wine that, on several tastings over three days, I preferred to Hill of Grace.- Tina Gellie
| Producer | Henschke |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Eden Valley |
| Varietal | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 25267 |
| Size | 750ml |