![]() ![]() Olsen has come to this remote corner of the Eden Valley from the far-off Hunter Valley, where she spent many years developing a fine reputation at Briar Ridge and then Pepper Tree wineries, making top examples of the Hunter’s signature white: crisp, lean Semillon. Olsen started working as senior winemaker here in January this year, and this is her first public appearance in her new role. The four of them are facing a room full of wine media and trade assembled for a 60-year retrospective of the iconic Hill of Grace Shiraz, and a preview of the top Henschke wines from the 2018 vintage. She’s sitting at the ‘top table’ alongside Stephen and Prue Henschke and their eldest son Johann – Australian wine royalty. Max writes Gwyn Olsen is on her best behaviour. Above, Prue and Stephen Henschke (photographed by Duy Dash). We’re excited to be able to bring you more wine news and reviews from our trusted correspondent in Australia members will be able to access Max’s wine reviews via our tasting-notes database.Ģ9 March 2023 A look forward and back at this venerable Eden Valley estate. 13 April 2023 Republished free today, in our Throwback Thursday series, this milestone report is the first time in Max Allen’s 30-year career as a wine writer that he has published wine reviews with scores – and the first of these tasting articles that Max will be writing for us monthly. ![]()
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