99 Points
19.5 Points
19.5 Points
97 Points
97 Points

Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz 2019

SKU: HOGS201910 UCNZ

$999.99

Unit price: per

Henschke's 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz 2019 is a top-tier wine with exceptional quality, reflected in its impressive 19.5/20 from Jancis Robinson and Matthew Jukes. The 2019 vintage, despite challenges, showcases a remarkable concentration of flavor and a perfect balance of elegance and power, making it

This Shiraz is celebrated for its complex and richly layered profile, featuring intense aromas of ripe black fruits, violets, and mocha. The palate reveals sumptuous dark fruits, spices, and a velvety texture, while the finish is marked by an elegant and long-lasting blend of anise, clove, and vanil

Critic Scores

99 // James Suckling

""The vivid colour, the perfume of the bouquet, the harmony of the red and black fruits, and the reassurance of precisely tailored tannins all add to the triumph of Prue Henschke in the vineyard, and Stephen Henschke in the winery. The synergy between these parts is such that there's no hint of a difficult - indeed, very difficult - vintage.""

19.5 // Jancis Robinson MW

"Rich, camphor nose with many layers. Real sweetness, with saltiness, on palate entry and waves of subsequent impact on the palate that has one of the longest finishes one might encounter. This remarkably small crop, thanks to hail and extreme heat in summer, shows no sign of dried fruit. There is quite enough juice and interest right through the tasting experience. Amazingly, you could enjoy drinking this now, even though the Henschkes suggest a life of 30 years from 2019."

19.5 // Matthew Jukes

"A lot is going on here…waves of opulent fruit and near-silent elegance. Prue explained that she has worked extremely hard to build up the organic matter in the vineyard, which allows the vines to cope with warmer vintages as the soils retain a much cooler atmosphere…These myriad details all conspire to enable Hill of Grace to flourish in a challenging vintage like 2019, which is why this wine is so complete."

97 // Decanter

"Brooding blackberry and blueberry, with pronounced black tea notes, set the statuesque tone. In the mouth a dense tannin fretwork contains the muscular wall of dark fruit. Over four days, subtle flavours and textures of plum sauce and pomegranate syrup, orange blossom and rosewater (bergamot?) emerge, while the spiciness amplifies, with pungent liquorice, sandalwood, allspice and meaty cracked black pepper. Impressive grip, freshness and precision."

97 // Wine Enthusiast

"The warm 2019 vintage wasn't lauded as Barossa's best, but Henschke, on its lofty Eden Valley perch, has emerged with a small but beautifully supple range of ‘19s. Leading the charge is Aus's most famous single vineyard. A nose of dusty, dried herbs and violets, bay leaf and tomato atop blackberry and blueberry fruit—with a lick of polished oak—opens. There's a slinkiness to the palate, thanks to the ultrafine, savory, ripe tannins, which make this an approachable Grace now, but one that can still go the distance, two or three decades at least."

Product Details

Red

2019

Shiraz

Henschke

Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Biodynamic

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Thursday, January 02, 2025

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Description

The Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz 2019 is a remarkable expression of quality and craftsmanship, earning top accolades from critics including Jancis Robinson and Matthew Jukes. This wine demonstrates exceptional depth and richness, with a dark crimson color and an intensely fragrant nose of blackberry, Satsuma plum, blueberry, and freshly crushed violets. The complex bouquet is complemented by savory anise and exotic five-spice notes, revealing a full-bodied palate with layers of mulberry, dark red plum, and redcurrant.
The palate of the 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz is plush and velvety, marked by decadent fruit flavors and lingering spice and pepper notes. The wine’s fine, mature tannins and well-integrated oak contribute to an elegant and remarkably long finish. Despite the challenges of the 2019 vintage, Henschke's meticulous vineyard and winemaking practices have resulted in a wine of exceptional quality and aging potential. With a drinking window extending through 2042, this Shiraz is poised to reward both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Plum

Palate:

Plum, Redcurrant, Spice

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

The Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz 2019 is a remarkable expression of quality and craftsmanship, earning top accolades from critics including Jancis Robinson and Matthew Jukes. This wine demonstrates exceptional depth and richness, with a dark crimson color and an intensely fragrant nose of blackberry, Satsuma plum, blueberry, and freshly crushed violets. The complex bouquet is complemented by savory anise and exotic five-spice notes, revealing a full-bodied palate with layers of mulberry, dark red plum, and redcurrant.

The palate of the 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz is plush and velvety, marked by decadent fruit flavors and lingering spice and pepper notes. The wine’s fine, mature tannins and well-integrated oak contribute to an elegant and remarkably long finish. Despite the challenges of the 2019 vintage, Henschke's meticulous vineyard and winemaking practices have resulted in a wine of exceptional quality and aging potential. With a drinking window extending through 2042, this Shiraz is poised to reward both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Plum

Palate:

Plum, Redcurrant, Spice

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

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