Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz

9.616 ratings
9.55 pro ratings
Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

A gorgeous nose. I can see why Stephen and Pru matched this with the 2019. Elegant even though from a hot year - shows the brilliance of those 160 year old deep rooted vines. More mature earthy notes than the 2019 showing leathery aromatics. Like the 2019, elegant yet intense with silky and velvety tannins. A brilliant wine. A privilege to taste this.

A gorgeous nose. I can see why Stephen and Pru matched this with the 2019. Elegant even though from a hot year - shows the brilliance of those 160 year old deep rooted vines. More mature earthy notes than the 2019 showing leathery aromatics. Like the 2019, elegant yet intense with silky and velvety tannins. A brilliant wine. A privilege to taste this.

Jun 1st, 2024
Brendan Carter

Old school still. But surprisingly approachable.

Old school still. But surprisingly approachable.

Jan 24th, 2014
Adam Gäfvert

Voted WOTN for good reason. This has been a bucket list wine for me. Some sections of this famous vineyard were planted in 1860 but all of the vines are ridiculously old. It’s bombastic and really stands out from the crowd. Very expressive both on the nose and on the palate. Full bodied and multi layered. Creamy and rich texture. Dark berries, plums, coffee, cigar, orange peel, eucalyptus, soy, cigar box and an array of oriental spices. Probably at a peak right now, such a joy to drink.

Voted WOTN for good reason. This has been a bucket list wine for me. Some sections of this famous vineyard were planted in 1860 but all of the vines are ridiculously old. It’s bombastic and really stands out from the crowd. Very expressive both on the nose and on the palate. Full bodied and multi layered. Creamy and rich texture. Dark berries, plums, coffee, cigar, orange peel, eucalyptus, soy, cigar box and an array of oriental spices. Probably at a peak right now, such a joy to drink.

Jan 31st, 2023
Jun Yamazaki

Almost like port. Went well with cheese.

Almost like port. Went well with cheese.

Oct 20th, 2019
markus gould

this is blue chip shiraz - and of the best! incredibly massive nose filled with cool perfumes of blackberry, menthol, black olive, pepper, incense, red soil. after some time coffee liquor and toffee added.
it´d easily work as a smelling salt...

palatewise i expected a more masculine tannin structure, the wine was ready after half an hour. smooth and fruity and really intense again.
great acidity and elegance.
personally i stick to northern rhône, really, but this wine is splendid, of course - and not jammy.

thank you, daniel!

this is blue chip shiraz - and of the best! incredibly massive nose filled with cool perfumes of blackberry, menthol, black olive, pepper, incense, red soil. after some time coffee liquor and toffee added.
it´d easily work as a smelling salt...

palatewise i expected a more masculine tannin structure, the wine was ready after half an hour. smooth and fruity and really intense again.
great acidity and elegance.
personally i stick to northern rhône, really, but this wine is splendid, of course - and not jammy.

thank you, daniel!

Apr 10th, 2016
Mark Allan

Outstanding wine - I have had the 2007, which was a little disappointing - but the 2008 is beautiful......
Blackberry notes on the nose and a delicate peppery palate with integrated berry fruits.......
So happy I chose this wine - at Sky on 57 in Singapore - the 1st Michelin star restaurant to come to Singapore (not yet - but will come) - watch this space......:)

Outstanding wine - I have had the 2007, which was a little disappointing - but the 2008 is beautiful......
Blackberry notes on the nose and a delicate peppery palate with integrated berry fruits.......
So happy I chose this wine - at Sky on 57 in Singapore - the 1st Michelin star restaurant to come to Singapore (not yet - but will come) - watch this space......:)

Nov 15th, 2015
Sunil Gupta

Rockpool bar and grill Sydney , Hill of Grace 2008, solid

Rockpool bar and grill Sydney , Hill of Grace 2008, solid

May 3rd, 2013
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

Ronnie had this a year ago

Ronnie had this a year ago

Jul 25th, 2023
Terah Bajjalieh

Terah had this 11 years ago

Terah had this 11 years ago

Jan 15th, 2014
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.5

Alder had this 11 years ago

Alder had this 11 years ago

Sep 25th, 2013