17/01/2024
Daily Langtons 1st Classfied Intro-Henschke Hill Of Grace Shiraz, Eden Valley, Australia
Red - Rich and Intense
Critics Scores: 96/100
Pairs well with Beef and Venison.
The Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz is Australia’s most famous and iconic single vineyard wine, rooted in Parrot Hill since 1860, passing through generations to the Henschke family. It is an intensely perfumed, concentrated and velvet-textured wine, Hill of Grace is the quintessential Eden Valley shiraz. Excellent aging potential, can be aged for fifty years. Age will develop roasted chestnut and espresso nuances and velvety textures.
[Winemaking]
The Hill of Grace vineyard is picked just before the full moon of Easter. Traditional submerged cap fermentation in wax-lined, open top concrete fermenters is followed by maturation in new (58%) and seasoned French (85%) and American oak hogsheads for 18 months.
[Tasting Note]
Dark crimson with brick red hues. Intensely scented nose of black fruits, ripe plums, licorice, anise and five spice. The palate is rich, complex and pure, with seductive flavours of ripe plum skin, menthol and spice; wonderful balance of crisp acid and firm, fine-grained tannins extending through to a complete and beautifully mellow finish.
[Market Price]
Current market price averages at $1053 ( ex-tax ), depending on the vintage. Prices are trending slightly upward overall.
[TOP VINTAGES]
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1991, 1990…
[Winery]
The Henschke family’s primary vineyard is the Hill of Grace, Australia’s most famous, recognisable, and historic vineyard. First planted in 1860, the same year the iconic church was built, Henschke’s Hill of Grace Eden Valley Shiraz is Australia’s most coveted single vineyard wine. The first vintage was produced in 1958 when the vines were already close to a century old. By the time LANGTONS introduced the Classification, Australian fine and luxury wine collectors were already sustaining demand for this living piece of Australian wine heritage.