2022 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz Gift Boxed

99 Points - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot

“May well be the prettiest Hill of Grace yet released. May also be the best, and that's saying something. I thought 2021 was the greatest yet, then came 2022. Doesn't have the raw power and luxurious opulence of the '21, yet this might be a case of less is more. The depth and intensity of fruit that comes from vines that were planted in the 1860s is undeniable, but it's all harnessed and focused into an effortless, long, and most graceful structure. There's a distinct combination of black olive and bay leaf with a lift of sage bush. The palate is immensely powerful and intense with a focused concentration of fruit. As it opens up, other sweet fruit characters emerge. Perfumed and floral with blackberry and blueberry notes. It's still relatively tight with fine-grained tannins.”

99 Points - Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal

“Arguably the most famous, historic family estate vineyard in the country, and certainly in the Eden Valley as the cooler and higher region in the wider Barossa zone. This comes from a highly regarded vintage, celebrated by the Henschke team for its balance of yield against the season; the source vines ranging from the oldest which have seen around 160 vintages, as well as a smaller selection of 35-100 year olds. A wine with a stored wisdom and depth of character, revealed by its marriage of dark berried fruit and exotic spices, a sophisticated ease of stature and balance of flavour, fruit drive, structure and volume, with underlying power and energy yet surprisingly fresh and vibrant. Completely in its own zone with a view to staying alive and exciting for many, many years.”

98 Points - Dave Brookes, The Wine Companion

“Australia's finest and most famous single-site shiraz. Incredible ancestor vines of 160 years of age are the heart of the wine, with additions of centenarian (100-plus years), survivor (70-plus years) and old-vine (35-plus years) shiraz; matured in seasoned French oak for 20 months. It's the aromatic detail, texture and elegance that immediately stands out with the Hill of Grace. Pure satsuma plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits with hints of bay leaf, mace, sage, Chinese five-spice, panforte, cedar, tapenade, black pepper, pan juices, graphite, dried meats and purple floral tones. The amplitude of this wine always amazes me. Everything just resonates perfectly; fruit, tannin and acidity are all in harmony and the arc across the palate is perfectly timed. Stunning.”

98 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

“Medium-deep red with a tint of purple; aromas of tar, creosote, bitumen, black pepper and smoke. Very intense, full bodied and firm, with a solid backbone of tannins running throughout the wine, blackberry weaving deep within it and not yet fully overt. It has serious weight, density and understated power, lasting very long on the palate. A top vintage and a wine of gravitas.”