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Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz(1998)

Very deep crimson in colour. A sweet ripe
complex exotic nose of prunes, plums,
blackberries, cedar and chocolate aromas. A
rich sweet succulent palate, complex and wellstructured
with excellent concentration and
texture, finishing long with velvety tannins.

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
The preceding winter was unusually dry, with
frosty nights and clear days. The rain instead
came in spring, and the luxuriantly growing vines
benefited from the greenhouse effect. The
indicators were of a hot dry summer, althoughread more...
Wine Advocate # 148
Aug-03
97/100
April 2008
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July 2007

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Wine.com
June 2007
It is hard to find a more compelling red than Henschke's 1998 Shiraz Hill of Grace. Made from 100% Shiraz (from vines averaging 52-144 years of age), and aged in primarily new American and French oak for 18 months, it is unquestionably profound. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by a gorgeous perfume of blackberries, graphite, and subtle wood. Dense and full-bodied yet extraordinarily well-defined and layered, it remains young and backward, with tremendous potential. It is the finest Hill of Grace I have ever passed over my palate and down the gullet. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2020+. read more...
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The Wine Advocate
97/100
June 2007
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eikmeister
Australia
October 2007
This is quite possibly the finest red in the southern hemisphere, surpassed only by the 1990, perhaps?
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