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1994 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz

Base neck fill; light label condition issue

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased at auction; Consignor is second owner

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RATINGS

95Wine Spectator

Rich in texture and extraordinarily deep in flavor, a bottomless well of ripe purple plum, black cherry, blackberry, anise and mint flavors that remain round and powerful through the finish, yet maintain a surprisingly elegant feel...

94Stephen Tanzer

Port-like aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, dark chocolate, cigar box, leather, minerals, cedar and herbs; became fresher and more perfumed with aeration. Powerful and penetrating; the thick, extremely concentrated fruit...

94James Halliday

...vanillin oak is immediately evident on the bouquet, but without subduing the smooth supple fruit, showing none of the 'sauvage' characters of the '93. A lovely wine on the palate, although the oak is very evident...

17Jancis Robinson

...A powerhouse of a wine. Notably deep crimson. Still quite youthful-looking. Still reticent nose. Well melded, autumnal nose with some tannin still in evidence but very definitely entering middle age...

PRODUCER

Henschke

Founded in the mid-19th century by German immigrant farmers, Henschke is one of the oldest wineries in South Australia. Johann Christian Henschke produced his first commercial wine vintage in 1868 and today the fifth generation of the family runs the winery. Stephen Henschke and his wife Prue are credited with keeping quality high and at the same time making innovations to the winery and its winemaking. With vineyards located in both the Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills regions of South Australia, the family-run winery is regarded as one of the best in the country. Hill of Grace is the signature Shiraz from Henschke, and it is one of Australia’s most admired wines. However Henschke also makes Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and other wines.

REGION

Australia, South Australia

South Australia is the nation’s most important wine region. South Australia is to Australia what California is to the U.S. About half of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia and many of the country’s most acclaimed producers are there. Wineries based in South Australia include Penfolds Grange, Torbreck, Amon Ra, Henschke and Jacob’s Creek. The prestigious Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, and is often compared to Napa Valley because it is gorgeous topography covered in grape vines. First farmed by 19th century German-speakers who immigrated from what is now Poland, the Barossa Valley is the crown jewel of the region. South Australia has widely varying climates, from very hot, dry areas to cooler, high altitude areas. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards in South Australia, with more being planted each month. Shiraz is king, though the region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Semillon.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.

VINTAGE

1994 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz