2006 Henschke 'Hill of Grace' Shiraz Magnum - Museum Release

If five-spice is a regular feature when it comes to the spice notes sensed so regularly in these wines, sage is very much another. And that is especially apparent with this vintage. It almost seems superfluous to suggest that this was another legendary vintage for Hill of Grace—it has always been extremely highly regarded. Dark magenta, this is rich, ripe, powerful, and yet elegant. Sheer class. A star from the very first sniff. Spices, black fruits, sage, cassis, and cloves. Fresh, complex, seamless, this is a magical wine. The finest of cashmere-like tannins and such length. Decades to go for this wonderful Hill of Grace. Imposing and yet welcoming.

98 points - James Halliday, Halliday’s Wine Companion
Excellent colour; this is living up to the promise it had when first tasted Mar '10; this is still incredibly youthful, its black fruits heightened rather than threatened by the firm tannins on the finish. With the advantage of hindsight (via extensive vertical tastings of Hill of Grace over the years), the initial drink to date of '26 can be taken out to '46. The screwcap was a game changer from the outset, but has particular importance for great vintages like this.