Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2008

Is this Australia's best single vineyard wine? Many would argue so. Pick up some of this famous, iconic Shiraz, a pioneering leader in the wine industry, for your cellar today.
 
Intense deep crimson in colour. The nose is attractive and enticing with aromas of sweet blackberry, blueberry, Satsuma plum and rhubarb, with characteristic nuances of oriental spices, black tea leaves, anise, tar and cedar. The palate is rich and concentrated with spicy plum, crushed herbs and Dutch liquorice flavours. An amazing balance of acid, fruit intensity, weight and length create a powerful palate that finishes with long, fine tannins.
 
Best enjoyed with braised beef. A wine to truly redeem.
 
One of Australia’s most prestigious vineyards, the Hill of Grace Vineyard is located in Parrot Hill, 4km north-west of Henschke Cellars. The Vineyard is named for the small and beautiful Lutheran church that overlooks the vineyard and was built in 1806. It is a 4ha block planted strictly with Shiraz, producing the iconic Hill of Grace Shiraz in only the best vintages.
 
The first vines were planted here by Nicolaus Stanitzki in 1806 and the Vineyard has changed hands several times over the years between the Henschke and Stanitzki families until Cyril Henschke created the first Hill of Grace Shiraz in 1958 with vines up to 100 years old. It has remained in the incredible hands of the Henschke family ever since.