Henschke - Hill Of Grace 2022
Few wines in Australia carry the reverence and history of Henschke’s Hill of Grace — a benchmark Shiraz that stands among the world’s great single-vineyard wines. First produced in 1958 from a remarkable parcel of ancient, pre-phylloxera vines in the Eden Valley, Hill of Grace has become synonymous with precision, longevity, and quiet power. The vineyard itself, encircling the historic Gnadenberg Church, is planted on its own roots, with vines dating back well over a century — a rarity that imparts extraordinary depth and character.
The 2022 vintage reflects a season defined by cooler conditions and a long, slow ripening period — a marked contrast to the warmer years that preceded it. Above-average winter and spring rainfall replenished soil moisture, while a mild summer allowed the fruit to develop gradually, preserving natural acidity and aromatic detail. Careful vineyard management ensured optimal fruit selection, with low yields contributing to the wine’s concentration and finesse.
In the winery, the Henschke family’s generational expertise is evident in every step. Hand-harvested fruit is gently sorted and fermented in small open-top vessels, with a balance of traditional techniques and sensitive modern precision. Maturation follows in a selection of seasoned and new French oak hogsheads, allowing the wine to evolve without overshadowing its site-driven expression. The result is a Shiraz that speaks clearly of place, vine age, and vintage.
In the glass, the 2022 Hill of Grace is both powerful and poised. Perfumed aromatics of blackberry, plum, and black cherry are layered with notes of star anise, sage, crushed herbs, and fine spice. The palate is intensely concentrated yet remarkably refined, with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a seamless flow from dark fruit richness to savoury complexity. Subtle oak integration adds hints of cedar and spice, while the finish is long, persistent, and deeply nuanced.
A wine of exceptional pedigree and ageing potential, the 2022 Hill of Grace will continue to evolve gracefully over decades, rewarding patience with ever-greater complexity and depth.
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Varietal: Shiraz
- Region: Barossa Valley, SA
- Vintage: 2022
- ABV: 14.5%
- Size: 750ml
Original: $903.68
-65%$903.68
$316.29
Description
Few wines in Australia carry the reverence and history of Henschke’s Hill of Grace — a benchmark Shiraz that stands among the world’s great single-vineyard wines. First produced in 1958 from a remarkable parcel of ancient, pre-phylloxera vines in the Eden Valley, Hill of Grace has become synonymous with precision, longevity, and quiet power. The vineyard itself, encircling the historic Gnadenberg Church, is planted on its own roots, with vines dating back well over a century — a rarity that imparts extraordinary depth and character.
The 2022 vintage reflects a season defined by cooler conditions and a long, slow ripening period — a marked contrast to the warmer years that preceded it. Above-average winter and spring rainfall replenished soil moisture, while a mild summer allowed the fruit to develop gradually, preserving natural acidity and aromatic detail. Careful vineyard management ensured optimal fruit selection, with low yields contributing to the wine’s concentration and finesse.
In the winery, the Henschke family’s generational expertise is evident in every step. Hand-harvested fruit is gently sorted and fermented in small open-top vessels, with a balance of traditional techniques and sensitive modern precision. Maturation follows in a selection of seasoned and new French oak hogsheads, allowing the wine to evolve without overshadowing its site-driven expression. The result is a Shiraz that speaks clearly of place, vine age, and vintage.
In the glass, the 2022 Hill of Grace is both powerful and poised. Perfumed aromatics of blackberry, plum, and black cherry are layered with notes of star anise, sage, crushed herbs, and fine spice. The palate is intensely concentrated yet remarkably refined, with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a seamless flow from dark fruit richness to savoury complexity. Subtle oak integration adds hints of cedar and spice, while the finish is long, persistent, and deeply nuanced.
A wine of exceptional pedigree and ageing potential, the 2022 Hill of Grace will continue to evolve gracefully over decades, rewarding patience with ever-greater complexity and depth.
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Varietal: Shiraz
- Region: Barossa Valley, SA
- Vintage: 2022
- ABV: 14.5%
- Size: 750ml
