{"product_id":"2002-henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-750ml","title":"2002 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Australia's most prestigious and collectible Shiraz wines, Henschke Hill of Grace is produced from a historic single vineyard in Eden Valley, home to some of the world's oldest Shiraz vines. The exceptional 2002 vintage combines remarkable depth, aromatic complexity and refined structure, earning 98 points from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Jeremy Oliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from ungrafted vines growing on their own roots, including the historic Grandfathers block planted around 1860, this iconic wine expresses the extraordinary heritage and character of the Hill of Grace vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHill of Grace is a historic, delineated single vineyard situated approximately 4km northwest of the Henschke family winery in Eden Valley, at an altitude of around 400 metres. The vineyard lies on gentle slopes with an average annual rainfall of approximately 520mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original vines were planted around 1860 by early Silesian settlers. The vineyard includes the renowned Grandfathers block, together with younger plantings such as the Centenarians (over 100 years), Survivors (over 70 years) and Old Vines (over 35 years), all planted on their own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing one of the hottest summers on record, the 2002 growing season was cool and windy, with an unprecedented wet winter and spring. This affected flowering and fruit set, resulting in a very small crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the reduced yields, the cooler conditions delayed ripening by approximately three weeks and encouraged a long, gradual maturation period. The resulting wines displayed excellent balance, flavour concentration and natural acidity, making 2002 an outstanding vintage for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz grapes were harvested between 18 and 21 March 2002. The wine was matured for 18 months in new French and American oak hogsheads before blending and bottling, followed by bottle ageing in the Henschke cellar for museum release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep crimson with brick-red hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExpressive and complex aromas of plum, rhubarb, dark berry fruits, interlaced with exotic spices, liquorice, sage leaf and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe palate is focussed, concentrated and textural with a pure core of red and black fruit and spice flavours, balanced by a driving, vibrant acidity. Layered, velvety tannins glide along the mid-palate to reveal a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHenschke — Reviewed June 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2007\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“This is a bold, full-flavored, authoritative example of Eden Valley Shiraz.”\u003cbr\u003e\n“Cool-climate notes of cracked pepper elegantly frame waves of blackberry fruit”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2007\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenschke is one of Australia's most celebrated family-owned wineries, with a winemaking heritage dating to the 19th century. Based in Keyneton in South Australia's Eden Valley, the estate is internationally renowned for its exceptional single-vineyard Shiraz, particularly Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hill of Grace vineyard takes its name from the historic Gnadenberg Lutheran church, whose name translates from German as \"Hill of Grace\". The vineyard's ancient, own-rooted vines and distinctive Eden Valley terroir have established this wine as one of Australia's most significant fine-wine icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hill of Grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic practices, own-rooted vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original plantings dating to approximately 1860\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–21 March 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in new French and American oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle-aged in the Henschke cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Museum \u0026amp; Rare Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henschke Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2045+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656392868142,"sku":"8467390488","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2002_Henschke_Hill_of_Grace_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1791415544","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2002-henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}