Henschke Shiraz Hill Of Grace 2015 750ml

Name: Henschke Shiraz Hill Of Grace 2015 750ml
Brand: Henschke
SKU: 932037
Price: 744.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97.2 (6 reviews)

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JS 100pts

WA 98pts

WE 97pts

DC 97pts

WS 96pts

VM 95pts

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A significant vintage for Hill of Grace, as the last 2015 red to leave the Henschke cellar, and a wine that delivers on every ounce of its promise and then some. The nose is so complex and fragrant with trademark brown spices taking center stage, amid light espresso, sage leaves, blackberries, cinnamon, anise, orange peel, ripe dark plums, pepper, gun smoke and a gentle, dried-rose edge. The palate has such impressive layers of fine tannin that make an instantly seamless, powerful and focused impression. It has architectural style with clean lines that build and ascend out of the finish. Long, spiced blackberries and dark plums are extruded in formation with such finesse and power. The acidity holds a torch to the rich, ripe plums and blackberries, illuminating freshness at the finish. A wine that will develop in a very consistent manner and likely to be at its best some 20 years from now. A collector’s dream. Vinolok closure.

Country: Australia
Region: Barossa
Appellation: Eden Valley

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Varietal

Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

Country

Australia

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.

Region

Barossa

The Barossa Valley in Australia is one of the New World's most interesting wine regions, having been established in the late 19th century by German settlers. The region benefits enormously from the relatively temperate climate, which ranges from being hot on the lower parts of the valley, to quite cool as the altitude increases on the valley slopes. Barossa Valley produces mostly Shiraz wines, and has become one of the key Australian regions for this distinctive grape varietal which has gone on to be a major grape for the Australian wine industry. Despite suffering from a poor reputation in the mid 20th century, by the 1980s, plenty of unique and forward-thinking wineries set up in Barossa to take advantage of its excellent climate, and set about producing the excellent red and white wines which the region is famed for today.

Appellation

Eden Valley

Ratings & Reviews

JS 100pts

James Suckling

WA 98pts

Wine Advocate

I briefly thought about just cutting and pasting the review of the 2014 into this space for the 2015 Hill of Grace Shiraz, but on further reflection, there are some differences between them—and isn't that one of the reasons we love wine? Scents of smoked meat and mocha accent notes of black olives and blackberries, joined by subtle notions of resinous herbs, while the full-bodied palate comes across as slightly weightier, richer and more velvety in texture than the 2014. Not as elegant perhaps, but more concentrated and powerful on the long, long finish.

WE 97pts

Wine Enthusiast

From a highly lauded vintage, this offers layers of flavor, from pure, juicy blueberry and plum fruit to fistfuls of rose and violet petals to cocoa powder, crushed stones and a savory, slightly meaty streak. It's slinky and sexy, with ultrafine, filigree tannins that sink luxuriously into the wine. The oak is present but should fade into the background soon enough. Whether this will have the longevity of other, more tightly wound Hill of Grace vintages is up for debate. For now, though, it's one hell of a treat.

DC 97pts

Decanter

With 10 years of bottle age, this 2015 is just starting on its journey from a primary fruit spectrum into more secondary characters, perhaps a little less seductively expressive than the 2021 in the glass but no less complex. It is perhaps at this stage of maturity when the vineyard character – particularly the spice – between Mount Edelstone and Hill of Grace is the most evident: the former more warm, earthy and musky; the latter with sweeter baking spice and incense notes. Here, gorgeous suede-like tannins support rich forest fruits and dark plums, smoked meat, dried garrigue herbs, exotic black tea leaves, liquorice and cigar box. Incredibly layered and promising so much more. The vineyard (and wine) takes its name from the Gnadenberg Lutheran church which stands opposite, itself named for the region in Silesia from which Johann Christian Henschke emigrated in 1841.

WS 96pts

Wine Spectator

Almost overwhelming in its complexity. Firm dried berry, fresh loamy earth, sanguine and roasted herb notes give this a savory profile at first. Additional details of roasted cumin seed, cinnamon, tobacco and toffee emerge, each new element building seamlessly upon the last. Dense, succulent tannins take this to the next level. Shiraz. Drink now through 2040. 1,100 cases made, 33 cases imported.

VM 95pts

Vinous Media

The 2015 Shiraz Hill of Grace is expressive and vibrant, delivering punchy blackberry, mulberry and dark cherry notes laced with dried sage. An excellent volume of fruit follows on the satiny textured, plump palate before building towards a lengthy finish punctured by the firm, drying tannins. This is a strong vintage for cellaring.

Winery Notes

Dark crimson in color, with deep garnet hues. A concentrated array of aromas of mulberry, blackberry and dark plum indicate the richness to come, while savory and complex notes of charcuterie, cedar, sage and five spice tease the senses. Plush and velvety on the palate, the wine has intense fruit concentration with plum, red currant, blackberry and anise flavors, yet an enchantingly elegant and refined structure. Layers of silky tannins reveal the impressive depth of the wine before giving way to an incredibly long finish.

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Henschke Shiraz Hill Of Grace 2015 750ml

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Varietal

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Country

Australia

Region

Barossa

Appellation

Eden Valley

James Suckling

Wine Advocate

Wine Enthusiast

Decanter

Wine Spectator

Vinous Media

Winery Notes

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