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    98 Points

    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2013
    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2013
    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2013
    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2013

    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2013

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      2013 was a rollercoaster vintage, remembered for its heat spikes and some timely rain even. Another year of average yields but with fabulous quality. Very deep crimson in colour. Rich and beguiling aromas of blackberry, blueberry and dark plum, followed by signature exotic five spice, star anise, and sage, with underlying nuances of beef stock an dark cedar. Intense and layered, the complex palate bursts with a dense, pure core of sweet spiced plum and blackberry, coated by firm yet integrated, fine velvety tannins which draw away to an extraordinarily long finish and lingering flavours of dried, sweet spices.

      Matured in 86% French and 14% American (56% new, 44% seasoned) hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Aged in bottle for around four years.

      2013 was a rollercoaster vintage, remembered for its heat spikes and some timely rain even. Another year of average yields but with fabulous quality. Very deep crimson in colour. Rich and beguiling aromas of blackberry, blueberry and dark plum, followed by signature exotic five spice, star anise, and sage, with underlying nuances of beef stock an dark cedar. Intense and layered, the complex palate bursts with a dense, pure core of sweet spiced plum and blackberry, coated by firm yet integrated, fine velvety tannins which draw away to an extraordinarily long finish and lingering flavours of dried, sweet spices.

      Matured in 86% French and 14% American (56% new, 44% seasoned) hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Aged in bottle for around four years.

      Maker

      Henschke

      Varietal

      Shiraz

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Eden Valley

      Vintage

      2013

      ABV

      14.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2013

      The bouquet is tremendously complex, with great detail and charm from which it is difficult to separate the component aromas. Licorice, aniseed, sage and violet, raspberry and freshly tilled earth are some. The wine has great density and richness on the palate: fleshy depths and a glossy texture. Very juicy and fruit-sweet in the mouth, but never mawkish, with abundant soft tannins adding savouriness. It's deep, long, lush and harmonious. There is terrific concentration and power, and prodigious length. It's a wine with awesome volume and persistence of flavour.

      — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 98 Points.

      A dry season with reduced yields, but all the DNA is here with a rich array of baking spices permeating ripe blackberries, red berries and plums. Chocolate, plum cake, currants, freshly turned and loamy earth and dried sage leaves, too. Very complex. The palate's smoothly arranged around the fine, long tannins that carry a concentrated core of blackberries, tarry, dark stony flavours, ripe blood plums and a long trail of deeply spicy warmth through the finish. Hints of mocha and expresso to close. Elegant, complex and complete. This is very approachable now. Typically though, it's a wine that is best drunk at 20 or more years from vintage.

      — James Suckling, 97 Points.

      Yes. The Henschke wines are in the form of their historic life. This horse-blooded wine with its mash of berries and florals, mints and herbs builds a body of flavour and then twists it through to a long, firm, cellarworthy finish. It’s powerful. It’s pretty. It feels like the wine of warm year with its abundance of warm fruit flavour but it presents it all so attractively.

      — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 95 Points.

      2013 is the latest vintage, released in September 2018. Salty. Inky. And so spicy! Savoury, umami, yet with sweetness. Salted dates and dried blueberries and then these waves of spice that seem to reverberate through the belly of the wine. Power and melody, like a cello playing over the war-like roll of kettle drums. Thyme and dried wild herbs packed into a powerfully concentrated wine that is still so very coiled up.

      — Tamlin Currin, JancisRobinson.com, 18/20 Points.

      Henschke

      Henschke is a prestigious, family-owned winery with a rich legacy that spans over 153 years and six generations. Founded in 1862 by Johann Christian Henschke, the winery began with a modest vineyard in Keyneton, South Australia, and has since grown into one of Australia’s most celebrated wine estates. Located in the renowned Eden Valley wine region, Henschke's vineyards extend across some of the most esteemed wine-growing areas, including the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. Their acclaimed single-vineyard sites, such as Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone, are a testament to the family's commitment to producing exceptional, site-specific wines that embody the uniqueness of their terroir.

      The Henschke family’s dedication to excellence has earned them international recognition and accolades. In 2021, they were honoured as Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year, further solidifying their global reputation for outstanding craftsmanship. Additionally, Henschke was named Winery of the Year by Halliday Wine Companion, and they proudly carry the Robert Parker Wine Advocate Green Emblem, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious winemaking practices. With a legacy built on quality and innovation, Henschke continues to shape the future of Australian winemaking while maintaining their foundational values of excellence and respect for the land.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Sage, Plum Cake, Tilled Earth

      Rich array of baking spices permeating ripe blackberries, red berries and plums.

      PALATE
      Tarry, Ripe Blood Plums, Deep Spice

      Concentrated core of blackberries, tarry, dark stony flavours, ripe blood plums and a long trail of deeply spicy warmth through the finish.

      FINISH
      Thyme, Dried Wild Herbs, Mints

      Thyme and dried wild herbs packed into a powerfully concentrated wine that is still so very coiled up.
      Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz Decanting - Kent Street Cellars