Henschke Hill of Roses 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henschke
Label Name:
 
Hill of Roses
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Eden Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Multiple high scores on release: Robert Parker (Erin Larkin) 98, James Halliday 98, Winepilot (Jeni Port) 98, Halliday Wine Companion (Dave Brookes) 97, Huon Hooke 96, James Suckling 96, Tim Atkin 96. (See Henschke release and reviews)

Tasting Note
Perfumed dark-berry and damson fruit with violet, anise and five-spice notes; framed by fine powdery tannins, lifted acidity and a long mineral, savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled rib‑eye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, Malaysian rendang, grilled miso eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Shiraz from a single block; matured ~18 months in French oak hogsheads (c.25% new) before blending and bottling. Managed with organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
From the ‘Post Office’ nursery block (planted 1989) within the Hill of Grace vineyard; limited single-block release created from low-yielding, dry-grown vines. Produced by the Henschke family, long-established Barossa/Eden Valley growers.