HenschkeHill of Grace Shiraz

1996 Hill of Grace Shiraz

Henschke

92Average Score

South Australia / Australia

Red

Deep garnet-brick in color, the 1996 Hill of Grace reveals a nose redolent of cherry pie, incense, Chinese five spice, soy and cigars. Very spicy in the mouth, it has balanced acid and a medium level of chewy tannins before finishing long. It is mature now but no rush to drink. Apr 2013, www.robertparker.com

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate Score: 92/100

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine AdvocateScore: 92/100

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Product Details

Country

Australia

Region

South Australia

Sub-region

Lenswood

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window