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    96 Points

    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998
    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998
    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998
    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998
    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998

    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998

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      1998 saw a later harvest, with average yields, producing Shiraz of intense flavour. Its dark crimson, deep red hues give you an idea of what's to come. Lifted, pure, almost opulent, dark fruit and ripe plum aromas with herbal edges. The palate mirrors this opulence. Overall it's big and generous, with an impressively long palate. Well framed, elegantly balanced.

      Comprised of 100% shiraz grapes from pre-phylloxera material brought from Europe by the early settlers in the mid-1800s and grown on the Hill of Grace vineyard in the Eden Valley. Matured in new American and French oak hogsheads prior to blending and bottling.

      Over 180 years ago, Johann Christian Henschke came from Silesia to settle and build his farm in the Eden Valley region. By the time third-generation Paul Alfred Henschke took over the reins in 1914, the now famed Hill of Grace vines were more than 50 years old. The original vines, known as the ‘Grandfathers’, were planted around 1860 by an ancestor, Nicolaus Stanitzki, in rich alluvial soil in a shallow fertile valley just north-west of the Henschke family winery. The red-brown earth grading to deep silty loam has excellent moisture-holding capacity for these dry-grown vines, that sit at an altitude of 400m, with an average rainfall of 520mm. Hill of Grace is a unique, delineated, historic single vineyard that lies opposite a beautiful old Lutheran church.

      1998 saw a later harvest, with average yields, producing Shiraz of intense flavour. Its dark crimson, deep red hues give you an idea of what's to come. Lifted, pure, almost opulent, dark fruit and ripe plum aromas with herbal edges. The palate mirrors this opulence. Overall it's big and generous, with an impressively long palate. Well framed, elegantly balanced.

      Comprised of 100% shiraz grapes from pre-phylloxera material brought from Europe by the early settlers in the mid-1800s and grown on the Hill of Grace vineyard in the Eden Valley. Matured in new American and French oak hogsheads prior to blending and bottling.

      Over 180 years ago, Johann Christian Henschke came from Silesia to settle and build his farm in the Eden Valley region. By the time third-generation Paul Alfred Henschke took over the reins in 1914, the now famed Hill of Grace vines were more than 50 years old. The original vines, known as the ‘Grandfathers’, were planted around 1860 by an ancestor, Nicolaus Stanitzki, in rich alluvial soil in a shallow fertile valley just north-west of the Henschke family winery. The red-brown earth grading to deep silty loam has excellent moisture-holding capacity for these dry-grown vines, that sit at an altitude of 400m, with an average rainfall of 520mm. Hill of Grace is a unique, delineated, historic single vineyard that lies opposite a beautiful old Lutheran church.

      Maker

      Henschke

      Varietal

      Shiraz

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Eden Valley

      Vintage

      1998

      ABV

      13.7%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1998

      Exceptional vintage. Deepish red colour with brick-red tinges and good depth. Very complex, mellow, tobacco, vegetable and slightly animal aromas. This is an intense, vegetal, spicy, Rhone-like style with enormous character and volume of flavour. A spectacular wine. Big and generous, very long palate and hugely satisfying. Concentration galore, but perhaps lacks the elegance of the best of them. Will be very long-lived.

      — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 96 Points.

      Dark crimson. Healthy looking. Minty note for the first time. Very direct nose. Opulent fruit. Rich. Exotic ladies’-handbags notes. Broad and attention grabbing. Mellow start but then the framework becomes quite obvious. Ambitious.

      — Jancis Robinson, 19 Points.

      Henschke

      Henschke is a prestigious, family-owned winery with a rich legacy that spans over 153 years and six generations. Founded in 1862 by Johann Christian Henschke, the winery began with a modest vineyard in Keyneton, South Australia, and has since grown into one of Australia’s most celebrated wine estates. Located in the renowned Eden Valley wine region, Henschke's vineyards extend across some of the most esteemed wine-growing areas, including the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. Their acclaimed single-vineyard sites, such as Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone, are a testament to the family's commitment to producing exceptional, site-specific wines that embody the uniqueness of their terroir.

      The Henschke family’s dedication to excellence has earned them international recognition and accolades. In 2021, they were honoured as Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year, further solidifying their global reputation for outstanding craftsmanship. Additionally, Henschke was named Winery of the Year by Halliday Wine Companion, and they proudly carry the Robert Parker Wine Advocate Green Emblem, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious winemaking practices. With a legacy built on quality and innovation, Henschke continues to shape the future of Australian winemaking while maintaining their foundational values of excellence and respect for the land.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Tobacco Leaf, Plum, Leather Handbag

      Lifted, pure, almost opulent, dark fruit and ripe plum aromas with herbal minty notes.

      PALATE
      Opulent Fruit, Herbal Edges, Rhone Spices 

      This is an intense, vegetal, spicy, Rhone-like style with enormous character and volume of flavour.

      FINISH
      Savoury, Dried Herbs, Sandy Tannins

      Layers of youthful tannins, that showcase the structure of this elegantly balanced wine.
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