Henschke
Hill of Grace Keyneton Vineyard Shiraz
Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
This is the current release of Hill of Grace, the 2019, priced at $975AUD and incredibly Sold Out according to the website. Matched with the 2008 as both were from hot years. Initially a sooty, minerally earthy note on the nose. Then came Satuma Plum, blackberry, spice and pepper. Stephen said only 25% to 30% of the normal volume for sale. (Hence the Sold Out). He let us in on a secret that there will be no 2020 released. I asked if the fruit is used in another Cuvée. The answer is No - the grapes are removed and thrown out. Seems a waste. He went on to explain that H of G has a different spice character to Edelstone - more of an Asian spice. Mostly used oak is used to lessen the oak influence. Elegant yet intense and without a doubt one of the world’s great wines. Will live for decades.
This is the current release of Hill of Grace, the 2019, priced at $975AUD and incredibly Sold Out according to the website. Matched with the 2008 as both were from hot years. Initially a sooty, minerally earthy note on the nose. Then came Satuma Plum, blackberry, spice and pepper. Stephen said only 25% to 30% of the normal volume for sale. (Hence the Sold Out). He let us in on a secret that there will be no 2020 released. I asked if the fruit is used in another Cuvée. The answer is No - the grapes are removed and thrown out. Seems a waste. He went on to explain that H of G has a different spice character to Edelstone - more of an Asian spice. Mostly used oak is used to lessen the oak influence. Elegant yet intense and without a doubt one of the world’s great wines. Will live for decades.
Jun 1st, 2024
Soft plummy fruit, floral notes, seductive high toned notes. Really pretty and long. Gorgeous Jef ROPP
Soft plummy fruit, floral notes, seductive high toned notes. Really pretty and long. Gorgeous Jef ROPP
May 10th, 2023
The intensity more than the power
The elegance more than the strength
Above Australian standard for now
The intensity more than the power
The elegance more than the strength
Above Australian standard for now
Good solid wine
Good solid wine
Mar 14th, 2017Super smooth a tinnnny bit past it's prime but still hanging on!
Super smooth a tinnnny bit past it's prime but still hanging on!
Nov 13th, 2016Gorgeous intoxicating nose proclaiming its aristocracy and product of ancient 140+ year old vines. Some peppermint and cocoa notes and later more typical earthy nuances. Palate is rich with some savouriness, never heavy, with soft silky tannins. A brilliant wine from a great vintage. Even at 20 years it has a long way to go but hard to resist now. 1996 vintage.
Gorgeous intoxicating nose proclaiming its aristocracy and product of ancient 140+ year old vines. Some peppermint and cocoa notes and later more typical earthy nuances. Palate is rich with some savouriness, never heavy, with soft silky tannins. A brilliant wine from a great vintage. Even at 20 years it has a long way to go but hard to resist now. 1996 vintage.
Jan 17th, 2016Odd. A bowl of dried herbs on the nose. Opaque in the glass.
Odd. A bowl of dried herbs on the nose. Opaque in the glass.
Dec 18th, 2013
I think I have met the first SOM who loves burgundy and Australian Syrah......recommended this hill of grace and it was totally fantastic......I thought it would be too much but it was balanced, subtle, jam, spice, minty, ......the SOM told me to stop trying to describe it and just enjoy it....amazing wine
I think I have met the first SOM who loves burgundy and Australian Syrah......recommended this hill of grace and it was totally fantastic......I thought it would be too much but it was balanced, subtle, jam, spice, minty, ......the SOM told me to stop trying to describe it and just enjoy it....amazing wine
Nov 12th, 2016
@DLynn Proctor - I feel like I'm cheating on you with this Australian juice 😳
@DLynn Proctor - I feel like I'm cheating on you with this Australian juice 😳
Apr 15th, 2016