HenschkeHill of Grace Eden Valley Shiraz 2017

Product code: 19639
£585.00 inc VAT
£1,755.00 / case of 3
Country
Country: Australia
Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Eden Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Henschke
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Stephen Henschke
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah
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Country
Country: Australia
Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Eden Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Henschke
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Stephen Henschke
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah

Product Notes

Henschke Hill of Grace Eden Valley Shiraz is a celebrated wine cultivated from vineyards nestled in Australia's Eden Valley, an area renowned for producing exquisite red wines. This particular Shiraz exudes a remarkable complexity of flavour, embodying notes of plums, blackberries, and spicy undertones, underpinned by subtle hints of eucalyptus and tobacco. Enhanced by a full-bodied richness and velvety texture, it reveals an age-worthy structure, delivering a beautifully balanced experience. Being meticulously crafted by Henschke, a respected name in Australian winemaking, this wine offers a captivating expression of intricate excellence, ideal for a discerning palate.

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson in colour with violet hues. Lifted, exotic aromas of star anise, sage, bay leaf and fennel frame dark and brooding blackberry, Satsuma plum, mulberry and red currant notes. The palate is rich, plush and concentrated with amazing depth and complexity from succulent plum, blackberry and blueberry revealing star anise, black pepper, charcuterie and cedar. Balanced acidity provides freshness and structure, while layers of silky tannins result in an elegant finish with exceptional length.

About the Winery

Henschke

Nestled in the breathtaking Eden Valley of South Australia, Henschke Winery stands as a testament to the heritage and tradition of wine-making. The winery has been home for six generations of the Henschke family; it's an embodiment of their love of fine wine over the years. The idyllic setting serves as a picturesque backdrop while the family passionately crafts some of the country’s most exquisite wines.

With a history spanning over 150 years, Henschke Winery has seamlessly blended time-honoured traditions with innovative practices. The age-old family wisdom accumulated over the years, amalgamated with cutting-edge technology, results in fine wines that are packed with complexity and character. They continuously push the boundaries of viticulture and vinification, thereby propelling themselves to the forefront of the Australian wine industry.

The winery is renowned particularly for its signature wine offering, the Hill of Grace Shiraz; an acclaimed single-vineyard wine. It evolves from dry-grown, pre-phylloxera vines that are over a whopping 100 years old, often referred to as “vineyard of the ancients.” Whilst this is the signature wine, their portfolio isn't limited to it. They offer a diverse range comprising of other single-vineyard wines as well as customary blended wines, all distinct and remarkable in their unique ways.

In addition to the wine, another distinctive element about the Henschke Winery is its sustainability initiatives. They deploy a biodynamic approach to their vineyards that helps to enhance the soil and biodiversity whilst reducing the environmental impact.

Visiting Henschke winery leaves you with more than just the taste of their incredible wines. With its charming tasting room, rustic charm, and historical allure, it's an experience that engulfs the senses and intimately introduces you to the soul of Australian viticulture. Also, its set in a picturesque landscape that simply takes your breath away:

Henschke Winery, with its masterly blend of tradition and innovation, along with its commitment towards sustainability, makes it an undoubted gem in Australia’s wine-making industry.

https://www.henschke.com.au

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