Henschke Marble Angel

Henschke Marble Angel

Wine Description

The Barossa has been home to the history and heritage of grapegrowing and winemaking for over five generations. The Barossa was also home to Stephen’s great-uncle Julius Henschke, a famous craftsman, artist and sculptor. Julius was recognized for ornate headstones and angel sculptures at Gnadenberg Cemetery, as well as his most famous work, the inspiring War Memorial on North Terrace in Adelaide. His Angel of Compassion and Duty sculptures are acclaimed across the country. Julius’ craft focused on the most pristine white Angaston marble quarried next to the cabernet sauvignon vineyard at Light Pass, planted on ancient red clay and limestone soil, which brings out exquisite flavor and structure in the wine.

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Acclaim
“Edged with dried herb and forest floor varietal detail, the 2021 release, from a single vineyard of cabernet sauvignon in the parish of Light Pass, is a graceful expression from an excellent vintage. Pure blackberry, blackcurrant and black cherry fruit cut with clove, spice, cigar lounge, cedar, crème de cassis and blackcurrant leaf. Concentration with poise is the feeling this year, with assertive, supple tannins and plenty of mineral drive. One for the cellar.” — James Halliday, Aug 2024
“A sassy, mid-weighted cabernet that is aromatic, inviting and immaculately crafted. Violet and crushed musk, with a whiff of mint. Red and black currant pastilles, anise and a bow of well wrought tannins wrapped in a dried sage, menthol and lavender piquancy, dry yet pliant and savory. Very good drinking from now across the mid-term.” — James Suckling, Dec 2023
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Vineyard & Production Info
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.56
Acidity:
6.19 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
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Wine Production

Matured in 14% new and 86% seasoned French hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.