{"product_id":"henschke-hill-of-roses-shiraz-2006","title":"Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHill of Roses from the Post-Office Block, a rare single-vineyard expression of Eden Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2006 is a rare and prestigious single-vineyard red wine sourced exclusively from the Post-Office Block of the iconic Hill of Grace vineyard in Eden Valley. Planted in 1989 with cuttings from the historic ancestral vines, these younger vines were held back until reaching 12 years of age before winemaker Stephen Henschke deemed them worthy of a distinct single-block bottling. The 2006 vintage experienced excellent winter rains followed by mild, ideal ripening conditions, yielding small crops of extraordinarily concentrated and aromatic Shiraz fruit. The vineyard is managed under strict organic and biodynamic principles, reflecting the family’s deep commitment to sustainable viticulture and site preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winery, the hand-picked fruit underwent traditional open-top fermentation with indigenous yeasts before being aged for 21 months in a combination of new and seasoned French oak hogsheads. The wine displays an alluring bouquet of crushed dark plum, ripe blackberry, anise, crushed dried herbs, and signature Eden Valley sage, accented by subtle French oak spice. On the palate, it exhibits profound depth and elegance, supported by fine-grained, velvety tannins and a vibrant line of natural acidity. Built for long-term aging, this remarkable release offers extraordinary finesse and pairs exceptionally well with roasted venison, prime ribeye steak, or aged artisan cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fragrant, spicy and complex\u003cbr\u003eCrushed dark plum, blackberry, dried sage, star anise, cedar, exotic spice, and violet florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Rich, velvety and harmonious\u003cbr\u003eIntense dark berry fruit framed by fine-grained tannins, vibrant natural acidity, and subtle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, persistent and elegant\u003cbr\u003eSustained dark fruit notes, savoury herbs, graphite minerality, and a smooth, structured conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Deep garnet in color with a touch of purple remaining, the 2006 Hill of Roses Shiraz offers a slightly meaty nose over notes of leather and earth, kirsch, dried plums, game and coffee. Rich and medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with complex evolved flavors framed by firm fine tannins and dynamic acid through the very long finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, 95+ Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Deep red-purple, good for its age; a powerful, dense wine with lots of dark chocolate, berry and oak aromas and flavours, the tannins abundant and firm, giving it a slightly tough finish at present. Time will soften it.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Henschke\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - South Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Eden Valley\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2006\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eCertification - Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44338529960023,"sku":"HHORSH-06","price":599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/3f507f16-72b4-480c-a0fc-c94094835e95.webp?v=1790311314","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/henschke-hill-of-roses-shiraz-2006","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}