HomeStore

2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml Original Wooden Box

Product image 1
Product image 2
Product image 3
Product image 4

2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml Original Wooden Box

2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml Original Wooden Box

Screwcap Closure. Individual Timber Case.

Producer Notes

Hill of Grace is surely one of the most evocative phrases in the world of wine. It is a translation from the German 'Gnadenberg', a region in Silesia, and the name given to the lovely Lutheran church that overlooks the vineyard. The 4ha single-vineyard shiraz planting is situated at the historic village of Parrot Hill 4km north-west of Henschke Cellars.

Drinking Window: 2017-2042

Critic tasting note: (2012 vintage) "Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, faint brightening on the rim. Dark berry confit underlaid with nuances of dried herbs, black cherry, ripe blackberry, a hint of Asian savouriness and noble wood. Immensely complex and fruity, on the palate ripe plum, blackberry, mature supporting and at the same time silky tannins, fine wood savouriness, substantial finish lasting for minutes, built for many decades, an exceptional wine." - 100/100, Falstaff

Vineyard Notes

In our viticulture today we are blessed to be able to apply the practical wisdom and knowledge passed down from past generations alongside the benefits of our international learnings and research. In a dry-grown vineyard on its own roots, Prue has observed the benefits of mulching, composting and the use of permanent swards including native grasses, to build up the health of soils and preserve soil moisture.


Vintage Notes

The La Niña pattern weakened during the lead-up to the 2012 vintage, resulting in below average winter and spring rainfall. July was the driest since the serious drought of 2003. Spring was mild with few frost events; however, flowering and fruit set were affected by wet drizzly weather in mid to late November, leading to only average yields. Summer was also surprisingly mild with below average temperatures from southerlies off the ocean in January and only two short heat events, at New Year and at the end of February. This provided for a slow ripening period, which allowed for intense fruit flavours, high colour figures, high acidity and mature tannins. Rainfall leading up to vintage was above average, with the heaviest rainfall events in late January and late February, which tied in well with the natural physiology of the dry-grown vines; ie, keeping leaves active at veraison and ripening.

 

Ageing

Matured in 58% new and 42% seasoned (85% French and 15% American) hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending the separate parcels from the vineyard and bottling.

Producer Tasting Notes

Very deep crimson with violet hues. Captivating briary blackberry and mulberry aromatics lead to alluring exotic five spice, star anise and black peppercorn, with herbaceous notes of thyme and dried basil, supported by slight gamey hints. The palate has incredible length and purity, with a focussed core of blackberry and plum fruit, wrapped by beautifully integrated layers of silky tannins that linger endlessly with flavours of sage leaf and blackcurrant skin.
$322.52

Original: $921.48

-65%
2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml Original Wooden Box—

$921.48

$322.52

Product Information

Shipping & Returns

Description

Screwcap Closure. Individual Timber Case.

Producer Notes

Hill of Grace is surely one of the most evocative phrases in the world of wine. It is a translation from the German 'Gnadenberg', a region in Silesia, and the name given to the lovely Lutheran church that overlooks the vineyard. The 4ha single-vineyard shiraz planting is situated at the historic village of Parrot Hill 4km north-west of Henschke Cellars.

Drinking Window: 2017-2042

Critic tasting note: (2012 vintage) "Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, faint brightening on the rim. Dark berry confit underlaid with nuances of dried herbs, black cherry, ripe blackberry, a hint of Asian savouriness and noble wood. Immensely complex and fruity, on the palate ripe plum, blackberry, mature supporting and at the same time silky tannins, fine wood savouriness, substantial finish lasting for minutes, built for many decades, an exceptional wine." - 100/100, Falstaff

Vineyard Notes

In our viticulture today we are blessed to be able to apply the practical wisdom and knowledge passed down from past generations alongside the benefits of our international learnings and research. In a dry-grown vineyard on its own roots, Prue has observed the benefits of mulching, composting and the use of permanent swards including native grasses, to build up the health of soils and preserve soil moisture.


Vintage Notes

The La Niña pattern weakened during the lead-up to the 2012 vintage, resulting in below average winter and spring rainfall. July was the driest since the serious drought of 2003. Spring was mild with few frost events; however, flowering and fruit set were affected by wet drizzly weather in mid to late November, leading to only average yields. Summer was also surprisingly mild with below average temperatures from southerlies off the ocean in January and only two short heat events, at New Year and at the end of February. This provided for a slow ripening period, which allowed for intense fruit flavours, high colour figures, high acidity and mature tannins. Rainfall leading up to vintage was above average, with the heaviest rainfall events in late January and late February, which tied in well with the natural physiology of the dry-grown vines; ie, keeping leaves active at veraison and ripening.

 

Ageing

Matured in 58% new and 42% seasoned (85% French and 15% American) hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending the separate parcels from the vineyard and bottling.

Producer Tasting Notes

Very deep crimson with violet hues. Captivating briary blackberry and mulberry aromatics lead to alluring exotic five spice, star anise and black peppercorn, with herbaceous notes of thyme and dried basil, supported by slight gamey hints. The palate has incredible length and purity, with a focussed core of blackberry and plum fruit, wrapped by beautifully integrated layers of silky tannins that linger endlessly with flavours of sage leaf and blackcurrant skin.
2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml Original Wooden Box | SESSIONS AT ARDEN