Henschke Hill of Grace 1996
Henschke Hill of Grace 1996 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Australia, Australia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, venison. Listed at £775.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penfolds Grange 1977 Penfolds · South Australia | £765.00 | |||
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Henschke Hill of Grace 1996 is a single-vineyard Shiraz from Eden Valley in the Barossa region of South Australia. Henschke is synonymous with fine winemaking in Australia. The family is one of the `First Families` - 10 of the country`s oldest and most respected family-owned, multi-generation wineries. The Hill of Grace single-vineyard Shiraz is the family`s flagship wine. Intense, concentrated and age-worthy, it is considered by many to be Australia`s greatest red wine. "Exceptional vintage. A very youthful and fresh looking wine that has bright and lively redder-tinged fruits, some bright raspberry and cassis on offer as well as sage and fine, savoury spice here. The palate has terrific purity and drive, superb composure, lovely assertive and dynamic tannins, powerful and elegant, pure and driving. Much more time ahead." James Suckling, 2014