Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2001

Product Description:
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2001 is one of the most revered Australian wines ever produced, sourced from the historic single vineyard in Eden Valley planted with ungrafted, pre-phylloxera Shiraz vines dating back to the 1860s. Crafted by Stephen and Prue Henschke, the wine represents the pinnacle of the family’s sixth-generation winemaking heritage and stands among the world’s great expressions of Shiraz. The 2001 vintage in Eden Valley delivered exceptional growing conditions, producing fruit of remarkable concentration, purity and structural precision. Matured in a selection of French and American oak hogsheads, the wine balances immense power with extraordinary finesse and composure.

The ancient vineyard, situated beside the Gnadenberg Lutheran Church from which the wine takes its name, contributes distinctive mineral complexity and aromatic detail that define the Hill of Grace style. Deeply layered and intensely perfumed, the 2001 vintage reveals dark berry fruit, exotic spice, earth, sage and cedar nuances that continue to evolve with extended aeration and bottle age. The palate is simultaneously rich and graceful, supported by refined tannins and vibrant acidity that provide exceptional longevity. Despite its immense concentration, the wine maintains precision, energy and elegance throughout, hallmarks of the greatest Hill of Grace vintages. Now entering magnificent maturity, the 2001 continues to display both primary vitality and beautifully developed tertiary complexity. Widely regarded as one of the benchmark vintages of Hill of Grace, it remains highly collectible and profoundly cellar-worthy. It is an exceptional companion to premium beef, game meats, truffle dishes and aged hard cheeses.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Deep and perfumed
Blackberry, plum, sage, cedar, five spice and dried herbs.

PALATE
– Powerful and seamless
Dark berries, liquorice, earth, fine tannins and savoury spice.

FINISH
– Exceptionally long and refined
Lingering black fruit, cedar oak and mineral persistence.

Reviews & Accolades
“Dusty, earthy, black fruits and mocha aromas; springs into life on the palate, with wonderfully long and persistent red and black fruits; gentle tannins and oak” – James Halliday, 96 points

"Supple, round and distinctive for the way it balances gamy, meaty notes with rich fruit and spice. Offers black cherry, dark plum and clove character in abundance, while keeping its elements in deft harmony. Really stretches the flavor spectrum" – Wine Spectator, 95 points

Finer Details:
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Shiraz
Country – Australia
Region – Eden Valley, South Australia
Producer – Henschke
Vineyard – Hill of Grace Vineyard
Vintage – 2001
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 14%
Closure – Cork