Henschke Hill of Roses 2017

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.