{"product_id":"2012-henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-750ml-1","title":"2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMinor Label Damage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz is one of Australia's most prestigious and collectible single-vineyard red wines, produced from ancient, ungrafted Shiraz vines in Eden Valley, South Australia. Sourced from the historic Hill of Grace Vineyard, where the oldest vines date back to the 1860s, this exceptional 750ml release combines concentrated blackberry and plum fruit with exotic spice, savoury complexity and remarkably silky tannins. A celebrated expression of pre-phylloxera Australian Shiraz, the 2012 vintage offers extraordinary elegance, depth and long-term ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine of the Year — Halliday\/Qantas epiQure Wine Companion Awards 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine of the Year — Tyson Stelzer's Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Wines of the Year 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 1 — James Suckling's Top 100 Australian Wines 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/100 — Peter Moser, Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Immensely complex and fruity, on the palate ripe plum, blackberry”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted 22 October 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99\/100 — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted July 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99\/100 — Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted June 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The palate is silky and savory”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet with ruby hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEthereal aromas of red and black berries, satsuma plum and tamarind are layered with sage, cassis, star anise, exotic five spice and shiitake mushroom notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, lush red plum, mulberry and blackberry are interlaced with black olive and cedar, carried by bright acidity and fine, powdery tannins for a seamless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Eden Valley vintage was characterised by a weakening La Niña pattern and below-average winter and spring rainfall. Mild spring conditions were followed by a relatively cool summer, with only two brief heat events. Slow, even ripening encouraged concentrated fruit flavours, vibrant colour, natural acidity and mature tannins. Rainfall in late January and February helped sustain the dry-grown vines, leading to an extended harvest and excellent fruit maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was harvested between 19 March and 4 April 2012. The wine was matured for 18 months in oak hogsheads, comprising 58% new and 42% seasoned oak, with 85% French and 15% American oak. Individual vineyard parcels were blended before bottling, followed by further maturation in the Henschke cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHill of Grace Vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHill of Grace is a historic eight-hectare vineyard situated near the village of Parrot Hill, approximately four kilometres northwest of the Henschke winery in Eden Valley. Its original Shiraz vines, known as the \"Grandfathers\", were planted around 1860 by Nicolaus Stanitzki using pre-phylloxera European vine material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard's ancient, ungrafted vines grow on their own roots in alluvial sandy loam over clay, at approximately 400 metres elevation. The dry-grown vineyard is managed using organic and biodynamic practices, including mulching, composting and permanent native grasses to promote soil health and moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly selected parcels from the vineyard's oldest Shiraz blocks contribute to Hill of Grace, producing wines distinguished by their concentration, elegance and expression of this exceptional historic site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenschke is one of Australia's most celebrated family-owned wineries, with a winemaking heritage extending across six generations in South Australia's Eden Valley. The family's association with Hill of Grace began in the nineteenth century, and Cyril Henschke produced the first single-vineyard Hill of Grace Shiraz in 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen and Prue Henschke have continued the family's commitment to preserving ancient vineyards and producing wines of exceptional purity, balance and longevity. Hill of Grace remains an icon of Australian fine wine, renowned internationally for its historic pre-phylloxera vines and distinctive Eden Valley character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHenschke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHill of Grace Shiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEden Valley, South Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVineyard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHill of Grace Single Vineyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOldest Vines\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted circa 1860\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVineyard Practices\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry-grown, Organic and Biodynamic Practices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHarvest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 March – 4 April 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Still Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaturation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Months in Oak Hogsheads (58% New, 42% Seasoned; 85% French, 15% American)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Acidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoast lamb, grilled beef, venison, wild mushrooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough 2055+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MW Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67937881489710,"sku":"2247101594","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2012_Henschke_Hill_of_Grace_Shiraz_750ml.png?v=1793912035","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2012-henschke-hill-of-grace-shiraz-750ml-1","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}