2010 Hill of Grace

Eden Valley

Shiraz

Deep ruby with crimson hues. Lifted, exotic aromas of star anise, bay leaf, blackberry, blueberry and satsuma plum interlaced with malt chocolate, white pepper, nutmeg, sage and cedar. An elegant, complex and seductive palate of red fruits, anise, dark chocolate and subtle savoury notes of earth, leather and cedar, balanced by bright acidity and a long, well-integrated, mature velvety tannin finish.

$1,365.00
$1,365.00
Deep ruby with crimson hues. Lifted, exotic aromas of star anise, bay leaf, blackberry, blueberry and satsuma plum in...

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BACKGROUND

Deep ruby with crimson hues. Lifted, exotic aromas of star anise, bay leaf, blackberry, blueberry and Satsuma plum interlaced with malt chocolate, white pepper, nutmeg, sage and cedar. An elegant, complex and seductive palate of red fruits, anise, dark chocolate and subtle savoury notes of earth, leather and cedar, balanced by bright acidity and a long, well-integrated, mature velvety tannin finish.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Shiraz

Harvest Date: 19 March – 4 April

Alcohol: 14.5%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage

Maturation: Matured in 65% new and 35% seasoned (95% French, 5% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.

Drinking Window: Drink not to 2045+

VINTAGE

The 2010 growing season was preceded by above average winter rainfall. Spring was mild with little frost damage and gave us an even budburst. The weather remained cold and wet through spring, which held back growth until a two-week high 30s heat wave in November affected flowering and fruit set. Spring rains continued into early summer right through until mid-December, making it the wettest year since 2005. The vines responded to the heat and grew vigorously until early January, developing lush canopies, but bunch development suffered as a result. Lower yields coupled with the mild ripening period resulted in concentrated fruit.

Deep ruby with crimson hues. Lifted, exotic aromas of star anise, bay leaf, blackberry, blueberry and Satsuma plum interlaced with malt chocolate, white pepper, nutmeg, sage and cedar. An elegant, complex and seductive palate of red fruits, anise, dark chocolate and subtle savoury notes of earth, leather and cedar, balanced by bright acidity and a long, well-integrated, mature velvety tannin finish.

Varieties: 100% Shiraz

Harvest Date: 19 March – 4 April

Alcohol: 14.5%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage

Maturation: Matured in 65% new and 35% seasoned (95% French, 5% American) oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.

Drinking Window: Drink not to 2045+

The 2010 growing season was preceded by above average winter rainfall. Spring was mild with little frost damage and gave us an even budburst. The weather remained cold and wet through spring, which held back growth until a two-week high 30s heat wave in November affected flowering and fruit set. Spring rains continued into early summer right through until mid-December, making it the wettest year since 2005. The vines responded to the heat and grew vigorously until early January, developing lush canopies, but bunch development suffered as a result. Lower yields coupled with the mild ripening period resulted in concentrated fruit.