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Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2002
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2002
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2002
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2002

Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2002

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    Stephen Henscke regards the 2002 vintage as a 'world of its own,' likening it to the cool year of 1959. It produced a remarkably concentrated Hill of Grace Shiraz. Smooth, big, and luxurious. With hints of coffee, port, leathery characters. Integrated vanilla and cedar secondary notes. Dark fruits, chalky tannins persistent through to its long finish. 

    Stephen Henscke regards the 2002 vintage as a 'world of its own,' likening it to the cool year of 1959. It produced a remarkably concentrated Hill of Grace Shiraz. Smooth, big, and luxurious. With hints of coffee, port, leathery characters. Integrated vanilla and cedar secondary notes. Dark fruits, chalky tannins persistent through to its long finish. 

    Maker

    Henschke

    Varietal

    Shiraz

    Country

    Australia

    Region

    Eden Valley, South Australia

    Vintage

    2002

    ABV

    14.5%

    Bottle size

    750ml

    Trusted by the professionals

    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2002

    Deep garnet in colour, the 2002 Hill of Grace has an entrancing nose with profound aromas of warm black cherries, crushed blackberries and mulberries plus a touch of wild blueberries and hints of allspice, violets and toast. It is full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth, and yet it has lovely poise with a crisp acid line and a medium to firm level of fine-grained tannins plus great length. Delicious now, it will reward the patient and should drink to 2040+.

    — Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate, 98 points

    Holding its hue well; fragrant black fruits with touches of liquorice and spice run through the bouquet, with oak in the background. The medium-bodied palate is feline and focused; very long, finishing with exceptionally fine-grained tannins. Harmonious and elegant, there is no intrusion whatsoever from the alcohol; effortless power. While retail prices always have a degree of elasticity, this wine has overtaken the price of the 02 Penfolds Grange, released at the same time.

    — James Halliday, Wine Companion, 97 Points

    Henschke

    The prestigious Australian winery Henschke has remained a family-owned establishment for over 153 years and six generations. Situated in Keyneton, South Australia, within the esteemed Eden Valley wine region, Henschke proudly stands as a distinguished member of Australia's First Families of Wine. Since its inception in 1862, when Johann Christian Henschke planted a modest vineyard in Keyneton, the Henschke family has continuously crafted exceptional wines, forging a legacy of excellence with vineyards in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills, including acclaimed single-vineyards, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone.

    The fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Carl Henschke and his viticulturist wife Prue took over the operation of the winery in 1979 and they are recognised around the world for their exceptional quality wines, innovative spirit, focus on restoring native vegetation, organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard. Johann Stephen Henschke, the eldest of Stephen and Prue’s three children has become the sixth generation member of the Henschke family since 1983. With the background of higher education in wine making, viticulture and oenology, Johann is now based at the family winery as winemaker and viticulturist while playing an important role of transferring his skill set and knowledge from the fifth to sixth generation. As the next generation prepares to navigate the well-documented challenges that lie ahead, Johann recognises the indispensability of innovation and meticulous strategic planning. However, amidst these considerations, he firmly believes in upholding the time-honoured winemaking techniques that have been cherished by the Henschke family for generations. By ensuring that the legacy of Henschke is nurtured with the same prudence and care as it has always been, Johann and his peers can pass on a heritage that will endure and command the same esteemed reputation that it enjoys today.

    Tasting notes

    NOSE
    Profound, Wild Berries, Allspice

    Opens with a dusty, terracotta-like bouquet. Turned earth and briar lift. Black cherry, raspberry pip, and black tea. 

    PALATE
    Rich, Poised, Powerful

    Medium bodied palate, plenty of tension and poise. Powerful yet concealing its alcohol effortlessly with a crisp acid line and fine grained tannin structure to cradle the well concentrated fruit.

    FINISH
    Focused, Fine, Elegant

    Fine and powdery tannin, finishing with fruit and licorice-like influences. Balanced and elegant.