Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1991

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Product Description:Grace, heritage, and time converge in one of Australia’s most storied wines. The 1991 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz represents a moment in the lineage of an Australian icon. A single-vineyard wine from dry-grown, pre-phylloxera Shiraz vines planted in the 1860s. Located in a shallow valley opposite a historic Lutheran church in Eden Valley, the Hill of Grace vineyard sits on red-brown earth over deep silty loam, a site with natural balance and deep water retention that has sustained these centenarian vines for generations. The 1991 growing season brought a mild spring and warm summer, producing small yields of concentrated fruit with exceptional balance. Matured in a selection of new French and American oak hogsheads for close to two years, this wine emerged with both power and poise. Over three decades later, it continues to display depth, freshness, and harmony. A testament to the vineyard’s resilience and the Henschke family’s exacting craft. Hill of Grace stands as a singular expression of Australian Shiraz, shaped by six generations of stewardship. Under Stephen and Prue Henschke’s leadership, the estate’s commitment to organic and biodynamic farming has ensured the preservation of this heritage site. The 1991 vintage remains one of the greats: an aged Eden Valley Shiraz that speaks with clarity, grace, and quiet authority. Tasting NotesNOSE– Deep and complexBlackberry, plum and dark cherry aromas layered with anise, licorice, cedar, and touches of menthol and forest floor. PALATE– Concentrated and structuredRipe dark fruits form the core, interwoven with savoury spice, graphite and fine oak. The tannins are firm yet resolved, carrying the wine’s intensity with precision. FINISH– Enduring and gracefulPersistent and poised, combining power and length with lingering spice, earth, and elegant maturity. Reviews & AccoladesVery pure, full-bodied and rich … long finish … mature now but no rush to drink.” — Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate, 97 points Powerful, dense, backward nature with potential for 20+ years of ageing.” — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 95 points Finer Details:Style – Red WineVarietal – ShirazCountry – AustraliaRegion – Eden Valley, South AustraliaVintage – 1991Bottle Size – 750mlABV – Approx. 13.5%Closure – Cork