Ratings
WS 97 · WE 96
Identity
| Producer | Henschke |
| Year | 2018 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Shiraz |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby with scarlet hues |
| Aroma | Blackberry, raspberry, plum, anise, cocoa, flowering herbs, fresh bay leaf, dried sage, rose petal |
| Palate | Rich, complex, powerful yet fresh with elegant dark berry fruits, white pepper spice, mature velvety tannins, deep texture |
| Finish | Endless, subtly mineral, elegant finish with lingering savory notes |
| Food Pairing | Game, grilled red meat, black lentils, aged hard cheeses |
| Serving Temp | N/A |
| Aging Potential | 20-35 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Total Acidity | N/A |
| Sugar (g/l) | N/A |
| pH | N/A |
| Aging Process | 18 months in French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation methods, likely in open or closed vessels; specific details not found |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 400 |
| Soil | Alluvial sandy loam over clay, including red-brown earth, loamy clay, limestone ridges and schist formations |
| Vine Age | 160 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked from dry-grown, own-rooted, pre-phylloxera vines |
Interesting facts
| Hill of Grace is one of Australia's cult wines, produced from vines planted in the 1860s, with some vines over 160 years old and own-rooted pre-phylloxera. The 2018 vintage marked 60 years since the first 1958 vintage and 150 years of family winemaking. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 9320909001009 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | N/A |