HenschkeHill of Grace 2010
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HenschkeHill of Grace 2010
Size75cl
Vintage2010
ABV14.5%
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Region
Sub-RegionEden Valley
Main GrapeShiraz (100%)
ExpressionRed, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied

Tasting note

Very deep crimson in colour. The concentrated aromas are sweet, ripe and spicy with plums, prunes and blackberries complexed by hints of tar, anise, cedar and bacon. The rich, complex palate is dense, exotic and concentrated with black fruits. Beautifully balanced with great texture, excellent depth and length, finishing with soft velvety tannins.

In the press

99/100 - The 2010 vintage will be remembered as one of the most perfect renditions of this single site planted to vines dating back to 1860. The signature spice and sage leaf are here. It's bursting with an array of dark brown spice aromas and pepper. The fruits run from raspberry to deep blackberry, cassis and blueberry fruits. Blue plums too. The palate is immensely smooth and soft. It floats with richness yet lightness. The balance is superb and the finish runs so long and deep. It goes on seemingly endlessly, saturated in old vine Shiraz flavour yet perfectly poised. This is the Eden Valley equivalent of Burgundy's Le Chambertin, a a bottomless well of flavour, elegant yet profoundly powerful and the finest release yet in a superb run of recent vintages.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

Viticulture

The Henschke vineyards are nurtured under biodynamic principles.

Vinification

100% shiraz grapes from pre-phylloxera material brought from Eeurope by the early German settlers in the mid 1800s and grown in the Eden Valley wine region. Harvested between 19th March and 4th April. Matured in 65% new and 35% seasoned (95% French and 5% American) hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.

Food Match

Saddle of venison with parsnips & beetroot.

ClosureVino-Lok
Suitable for
Vegans
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Shiraz100%
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU Code58876210