2021 Hill of Roses

Eden Valley

Shiraz

Deep crimson with ruby hues. Fragrant aromas of blackberry compote, blueberry and ripe plum are interwoven with spicy herbal notes of anise, flowering rosemary, black pepper, bundled sage, subtle vanilla pod and cedar tones. A vibrant palate with a rich core of blackberry and mulberry fruit is framed by hints of pink pepper, flowering herbs, nutmeg and mace spice, with fine, textural tannins and elegant acidity, providing excellent depth and length.

$485.00
$485.00
Deep crimson with ruby hues. Fragrant aromas of blackberry compote, blueberry and ripe plum are interwoven with spicy...

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BACKGROUND

Hill of Roses is named as a tribute to Johann Gottlieb Rosenzweig (translating from German to ‘rose twig’), a member of the early Barossa Lutheran community who settled at Parrot Hill in the Eden Valley. Their toil, perseverance and conservatism in hardship has meant that the many generations that followed have rejoiced in the riches of those efforts. This wine is produced from a small selection of low-yielding, dry-grown shiraz vines from the Hill of Grace Vineyard, planted as a nursery block in 1989. The planting is known as the ‘Post Office Block’ after the historic Parrot Hill Post Office ruins overlooking the vineyard. These vines were a mere 12 years old when the wine was first produced in 2001 and at present are too young to be considered for inclusion in the Hill of Grace vintages. As per the Barossa Old Vine Charter, an ‘old vine’ is equal to or greater than 35 years of age. The quality of the grapes from this selection, however, has produced a wine that has warranted a separate bottling and limited release.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Shiraz

Harvest Date: 31 March

Alcohol: 14.5%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage

Maturation: Matured in 100% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.

Cellaring Potential: 30+ years (from vintage).

VINTAGE

A moderately wet winter combined with average spring conditions meant that the vines grew well in the mild weather. Ideal flowering conditions in late spring/early summer led to the potential for near-average yields. Late December became warm and dry, ensuring healthy canopies with low disease pressure. The summer months of January and February were typically warm and dry, characterised by above-average overnight temperatures. March and April provided light and warmth to the Eden Valley which led to full and balanced maturity being achieved across all grape varieties. With warm sunny days and cool nights, the dry autumn guaranteed that pristinely healthy grapes arrived in the fermenters. All in all, the 2018 vintage will be considered a standout of the decade. Shiraz was certainly one of the highlights of the season, fittingly so in the year we celebrated our 150th anniversary of family winemaking..

TASTING NOTES

Hill of Roses is named as a tribute to Johann Gottlieb Rosenzweig (translating from German to ‘rose twig’), a member of the early Barossa Lutheran community who settled at Parrot Hill in the Eden Valley. Their toil, perseverance and conservatism in hardship has meant that the many generations that followed have rejoiced in the riches of those efforts. This wine is produced from a small selection of low-yielding, dry-grown shiraz vines from the Hill of Grace Vineyard, planted as a nursery block in 1989. The planting is known as the ‘Post Office Block’ after the historic Parrot Hill Post Office ruins overlooking the vineyard. These vines were a mere 12 years old when the wine was first produced in 2001 and at present are too young to be considered for inclusion in the Hill of Grace vintages. As per the Barossa Old Vine Charter, an ‘old vine’ is equal to or greater than 35 years of age. The quality of the grapes from this selection, however, has produced a wine that has warranted a separate bottling and limited release.

Varieties: 100% Shiraz

Harvest Date: 31 March

Alcohol: 14.5%

Vintage Rating: Exceptional vintage

Maturation: Matured in 100% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.

Cellaring Potential: 30+ years (from vintage).

A moderately wet winter combined with average spring conditions meant that the vines grew well in the mild weather. Ideal flowering conditions in late spring/early summer led to the potential for near-average yields. Late December became warm and dry, ensuring healthy canopies with low disease pressure. The summer months of January and February were typically warm and dry, characterised by above-average overnight temperatures. March and April provided light and warmth to the Eden Valley which led to full and balanced maturity being achieved across all grape varieties. With warm sunny days and cool nights, the dry autumn guaranteed that pristinely healthy grapes arrived in the fermenters. All in all, the 2018 vintage will be considered a standout of the decade. Shiraz was certainly one of the highlights of the season, fittingly so in the year we celebrated our 150th anniversary of family winemaking..

99 Points
“… The best Hill of Roses I have tasted. A stunning wine, which got better and better with time open. … The balance is so exemplary that one does not even notice it. Seamless and elegant, the tannins here are delicate silk. An astonishing wine of great length which will provide pleasure for the best part of three decades.”

KEN GARGETT, QUILL AND PAD

97 Points
“… The palate is seamless, with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of mulberries, dried herbs, graphite and pepper. It is so pure and refined with an underlying tension. …”

RYAN MONTGOMERY, JAMESSUCKLING.COM

97 Points
“… This release sees the 20-year anniversary of this wine and what a cracking vintage to celebrate the milestone. … A wonderful and enveloping expression of pure dark and black fruits on the palate; graceful, sleek and perfectly poised, set to a backdrop of cascading powdery tannins and a bright mineral cadence. An excellent release.”

DAVE BROOKES, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION

19/20
“… There is a lot more to this wine than meets the eye, and while it appears forward and unusually open, it is a thin veneer of geniality and freshness that gives this impression. Beneath the surface is an amazing amount of unbridled energy and activity, which is restless and stunningly complex. This is a remarkable Hill of Roses and a wine that will make the long run.”

MATTHEW JUKES, MATTHEWJUKES.COM

97 Points
“… This is a taut, firmly structured wine whose heady notes of sandalwood, liquorice, black pepper and tamarind are interwoven with ripe bramble and blood plum fruits, all draped over sinewy tannins. The finish has phenomenal length. …”

NATASHA HUGHES MW, DECANTER