Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Henschke |
Label Name: | Hill of Roses |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Eden Valley, South Australia |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Shiraz (Syrah) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 97 pts (Jan 2022). James Suckling 96 pts (Apr 2022). Wine Advocate 96+ (Apr 2022). Decanter 93 pts
Tasting Note
Perfumed dark berry and plum fruit with cracked pepper, sage, licorice, cassis, and floral lift; silky powdery tannins, savory umami notes and lengthy, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, aged cheddar; Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki beef; hearty mushroom dishes and umami-rich stews.
Production Method
Dry-grown, low-yield Shiraz matured ~18–24 months in French oak (c.25% new); selected from younger Hill of Grace plantings.
Vineyard Info
Sixth-generation Henschke family single-vineyard release; made from Hill of Grace cuttings planted 1989, first bottled as Hill of Roses in 2001. Biodynamic/organic practices in estate vineyards.