The 2017 Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone Vineyard is a standout Syrah from the Eden Valley in South Australia. Bottled with a screw cap and boasting an alcohol content of 14.5%, this red wine has garnered high praise from various esteemed reviewers, highlighting its complex character and potential for aging.

Decanter awarded this vintage an impressive score of 98, describing it as "kaleidoscopic" and "terroir translucent." The review notes the wine's signature aromas of "dried sage, Eucalyptus olida (aka Strawberry Gum), wild mint, wattleseed, nutmeg and tinder." These aromas meld beautifully on a palate of "sweet, juicy plum and bramble," with hints of cocoa nib and earthiness. Decanter commends the wine's "graceful, willowy tannins and mineral acidity," concluding that it has a "long, fluid, markedly perfumed finish" and is "irresistible already."

James Suckling also provides a glowing review, scoring it 96 points. He highlights its "spicy, earthy and meaty" profile with "lots of dark fruit, walnuts and mahogany." He describes the wine as "full-bodied and juicy with lovely, decadent fruit," noting that it is "so juicy" and labeling it a "gorgeous shiraz" made from biodynamically grown grapes. Suckling suggests it can be enjoyed now or held for further aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives the wine 95+ points, likening the aroma to that of an Italian deli, with notes of "hung deli meat, star anise and blackberry." The palate is described as "bright and concentrated," featuring layers of "salted blueberry, licorice and staunch (yet fine) tannins." The review praises its "savory and lean" nature, with "bacon fat adorning all edges."

Wine Enthusiast rates the wine at 96 points, noting its origin from a "110-year-old vineyard of ungrafted Shiraz." The review describes a "spiced vegetal streak" with aromas of "grilled plum, blueberry and red-onion jam," combined with "cumin-spiced roast beets, tomato leaf, white pepper and dried floral nuances." The palate is "densely structured with a plush silkiness," exhibiting "earthy spiced, fine tannins."

Wine Spectator gives it a 93, calling it "succulent and complex," with flavors of "ripe cherry, salted black licorice, dark chocolate, baked plum buckle and gunpowder tea." The review highlights a "long, expressive finish" and suggests drinking it through 2032.

Halliday Wine Companion awards a near-perfect 97, noting the vineyard's organic and biodynamic practices. The review describes "bright, intense blackberry and blackcurrant fruits" with hints of "Asian spice, tar, turned earth, rosehip, sage and high-cocoa dark chocolate." It praises the wine's "beautiful, pure, dark fruit flow," describing it as "wonderfully complex" with "ripe long-grain tannins and sprightly mineral acid drive." The wine is expected to "cellar magnificently."

In summary, the 2017 Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone Vineyard is a highly acclaimed wine, celebrated for its complex aromas, rich palate, and excellent aging potential.