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Henschke, Hill Of Grace Shiraz 1995
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The opaque ruby/purple-colored 1995 Shiraz Hill of Grace (along with Penfolds' Grange, one of the most famous Shiraz of Australia) boasts abundant quantities of toasty American oak, fat, blackberry, tar-infused fruit flavors, a deep, unctuous texture, and a powerful, concentrated, long finish. This renowned Shiraz is indeed all it should be for its lofty price tag. It should drink well for 15-20 years. Importer: Negociants, USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-brick in color, the 1995 Hill of Grace has a slightly leathered, dried fruit nose that is a little tired though highlighted by notes of sandalwood, tree bark and earth, hints of leather and meat. There's a touch of barnyard on the palate and it is a bit past its peak, fading slightly with crisp acid and firm, chewy tannins through a long finish. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993
About the Producer
Henschkes family name and reputation are now being upheld by the fifth generation, Stephen and his wife Prue. Stephen is the biochemist and winemaker and Prue is the viticulturist. Over the past 14 years, Prue`s viticultural management has breathed new life into the vineyards, which fully capitalise on some of the most remarkable old vine material in the world. Both Stephen and Prue continue to craft their white wines with a focus on purity, while their red wines have a strong focus on terroir, using traditional winemaking techniques. The highly sought-after Hill of Grace is the product of vines planted in the 1860s and is Australia's greatest single vineyard Shiraz. HIil of Grace and Mount Edelstone are arguably the two oldest single vineyard wines produced in Australia that tell the wine story of Australia. Henschke Rieslings are the finest in the Eden Valley and amongst the very best in Australia.
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