1999 Hill of Grace Shiraz
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 1999 Hill of Grace presents fragrant notes of warm blackberries and black cherries with hints of menthol, dried thyme and sage, licorice, dark chocolate and black olives. Full-bodied, rich and powerful, it has firm, chewy tannins, crisp acid and a long finish. It is still very youthful in the mouth with lots of flavor layers. It is drinking well now and should continue to cellar through 2035+. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993
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Robert Parker
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Dark blueish crimson. Relatively low-key nose. A little raw. Lots of winemaking work on the texture in evidence here but not that much aromatic distinction. Solid and with the pungency of South Australian Shiraz but pretty embryonic. (JR)
Medium ruby. Rich, roasted aroma of cherry and plums, with exotic Indian spices and sweet, dusty cocoa powder. Juicy and plump in the mouth, displaying creme de mure, singed plum, cherry and tangy licorice, along with black pepper and bacon fat accents. Spicy, strongly extracted berry and chocolate notes mark the long, intense finish, which leaves a strong tannic impression.(NegociantsUSA Napa CA
Thick treacly colour and smell (which verges on oxidised). Lots of VA! Literally like melted treacle toffee – quite hard work! Very drying finish and sudden end. Where's the fruit? Extremely severe at this stage. (JR)