{"product_id":"1991-henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-750ml-gift-box","title":"1991 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml Museum Release Gift Box","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1991 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz is a mature release from one of Australia’s most revered single-vineyard Shiraz sites. The name Hill of Grace comes from the German “Gnadenberg”, referring to the Lutheran church overlooking the historic vineyard near Parrot Hill, around 4km north-west of Henschke Cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the 4-hectare Hill of Grace vineyard in Eden Valley, this wine reflects the depth, concentration and longevity that have made Hill of Grace one of Australia’s most collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1991 Eden Valley vintage followed a short winter with below-average rainfall. Budburst and flowering were early, with mild spring conditions followed by a warm to hot summer. It was the earliest vintage on record at the time, producing high sugar levels, below-average yields and deeply concentrated fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for 18 months in hogsheads, using 85% French oak and 15% American oak, with 29% new oak and 71% seasoned oak before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric single-vineyard Shiraz from Eden Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Australia’s most iconic and collectible wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift box presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-grown vineyard on its own roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking window: 1996-2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful and deeply aromatic Hill of Grace, showing pepper, prunes, Armagnac, creamy black fruit and vanilla notes, with dense fruit and a long tannic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark crimson with brick-red hues. The nose is intensely scented with black fruits, ripe plums, licorice, anise and five spice. The palate is rich, complex and pure, showing ripe plum skin, menthol and spice, supported by crisp acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins through a complete, beautifully mellow finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with beef, venison, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses and deeply flavoured slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mature release sits within its long drinking window and may continue to hold through 2040, depending on provenance and bottle condition. Decant carefully before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Henschke\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenschke is one of Australia’s great family-owned wine estates, with deep roots in Eden Valley and a reputation for producing some of the country’s most important single-vineyard wines. Hill of Grace remains its most celebrated release, renowned for its old-vine Shiraz character, depth and exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Henschke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine: Hill of Grace Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Eden Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine Sweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 750ml Gift Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52357707071790,"sku":"5399759364","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/1991_Henschke_Hill_Of_Grace_Vineyard_Museum_Release_Gift_Box_2.jpg?v=1785226209","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/1991-henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-750ml-gift-box","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}