1968 Hill of Grace Shiraz
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From a drought vintage, the 1968 Shiraz Hill of Grace offers up a glorious mix of aged aromas: camphor, baked red earth, walnuts and cigar box with underlying leafy tones. A juicy fruit core follows, with touches of dried herbs and charcuterie. A fleshy mouthfeel with slightly high-pitched acidity hollows out the finish. Drink up.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Not a great vintage (hot and dry) but the Henschkes’ 100th anniversary year so included for completeness’ sake . Tasting frail now, this still has some echoes of red fruit and a sense of style, but lacks the stuffing of the better vintages, is drying out and tasting a touch medicinal. (MA)
Medium to deep brown colored with a hint of brick, the 1968 Hill of Grace shows off a lovely, lifted nose that is a little like cherry cola - that is to say it has sweet cherry notes with a dollop of vanilla - over hints of dried roses, anise, truffle and dried lavender. Medium to full-bodied with a medium level of acid and a medium level of chewy tannins, the structure deftly supports the tea and truffles flavors before finishing with good length. It is mature now. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993
Centenary vintage. Drought year. Particularly transparent ruby. Very different sort of nose – out of the family? Some sort of strange herb/cough sweet ingredient – camphor? Lightly cheesy. Salty and very dry on the end. Out of balance. Hot finish. (JR)