{"product_id":"2023-henschke-marble-angel-cabernet-sauvignon-gift-box-750ml","title":"2023 Henschke Marble Angel Cabernet Sauvignon Gift Box 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenschke Marble Angel is a single-variety Cabernet Sauvignon grown at Light Pass in the Barossa Valley. Planted in the early to mid-1970s, the vineyard’s mature vines and ancient red clay and limestone soils produce a finely structured wine with excellent depth, purity and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarble Angel honours Julius Henschke, Stephen Henschke’s great-uncle and a renowned craftsman, artist and sculptor. Julius worked with pristine white marble quarried near the Light Pass Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, creating celebrated angel sculptures and monuments. The wine’s name connects his artistic legacy with the historic vineyard planted nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove-average winter and spring rainfall replenished the soil before a cool, dry summer delayed flowering and reduced fruit set. Light autumn rain extended the ripening period, supporting flavour development and acid retention. The resulting wines show fruit purity, mature tannins, sound structure and excellent length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine matured for 17 months in French oak hogsheads, comprising 13% new and 87% seasoned oak, before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed February 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Deep ruby with crimson hues. Alluring aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, violet and black pepper with subtle notes of cedar, sandalwood and tomato leaf. A finely structured palate reveals layers of dark red fruits framed by cassis, roasted hazelnut, Dutch cocoa, dried thyme and bay leaf, carrying through to an exceptionally long, fine tannin finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“A wine to fill the senses. The aromas are elevated and herbal infused with plum, cherries, berries, cocoa, earth and graphite notes, all brightly spiced. Boasts fine tannins, good structure and it must be said that oak (French hogsheads, 10% new) is really smartly used here, an overall blending tool that aids the whole integrated feel of the wine. Lifted fruit and aromatics are definitely on show and so attractive. A light earthy savouriness inhabits the finish, offering yet another complexing element to the whole. Will age beautifully.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marble Angel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient red clay and limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic and biodynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 March 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 months in French oak hogsheads, comprising 13% new and 87% seasoned oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.53\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20+ years from vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52399373058350,"sku":"9039980959","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2023HenschkeMarbleAngelVineyard.png?v=1786067553","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2023-henschke-marble-angel-cabernet-sauvignon-gift-box-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}