Description

Hill of Grace is a single vineyard in the Eden Valley, South Australia, owned by the Henschke family. Its oldest Shiraz vines, known as the ‘Grandfathers’, date back to the mid-nineteenth century.

The vintage 1999. 1999 was a good vintage in South Australia, giving balanced wines now in their prime.

Blackberry, plum, violet, pepper and spice, with earthy, savoury depth; rich yet elegant, with fine tannins.

Service & pairing. Serve at 17–18 °C in a large glass, decanted an hour or two ahead; older bottles gently, to leave the sediment behind. Pair with lamb, venison or spiced roast meats.