Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz Eden Valley 2018
3x75cl £ 1,500 1 case available In Bond

Region

Australia > South Australia > Lenswood

Producer

Henschke

Grape

Shiraz

Type

Red

Designation

GI

Vineyard

Hill Of Grace Shiraz

Appellation

Classification

Score

99

Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz Eden Valley
· 2018·

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Tasting notes

Vinous
Tasted: 19/04/2023
Drink: 2040-2075
Author: Angus Hughson


The 2018 Shiraz Hill of Grace is stunning from the get-go, boasting ethereal aromas that immediately draw you in, including mixed spices, damson plum, new leather, five-spice and old earth notes with a gravelly edge. Oak sits comfortably in the background with remarkable all-around composure. The immaculate palate showcases robust flavors and muscular tannins packed tightly together. The wine slowly builds in the glass to reveal layers of roasted meat and spice with exceptional palate tension and vigor to finish. The 2018 is so complete and destined for greatness.


 

Decanter
Tasted: 01/03/2023
Drink:


The 60th anniversary of Australia's most famous single-vineyard wine, whose oldest contributing patch – the 0.56ha Grandfathers – was planted an incredible 160 years ago. There can't be many wines whose inaugural vintage came from 100-year-old vines! As always, it's a powerful, muscular wine built for the long haul, showcasing silky but structured tannins, fresh acidity, and...

...concentrated, complex yet graceful flavours of ripe blackberry and boysenberry, lighter red and blue fruits, earthy beetroot, peppery cured meat and an exotic, herbal incense note. Named for the Gnadenberg Lutheran church which stands opposite the vineyard, itself named for the region in Silesia from which Johann Christian Henschke emigrated in 1841.