Product Description
The 2022 Shiraz from Henschke Hill of Grace Vineyard in South Australia’s Eden Valley is a single-vineyard wine drawn from pre-phylloxera plantings established in the mid-1800s. Composed of 100% Shiraz, these ungrafted vines, some approaching 160 years of age, are farmed with organic and biodynamic practices. Matured for 20 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads, the wine reflects both the longevity of site and the precision of élevage under the Henschke family.

Dark crimson with ruby hues, the 2022 release opens with blackberry, blueberry and fresh-cut plum, layered with five-spice, black pepper, violet and cedar. The palate is complex and composed, carrying mulberry, dark forest fruits and star anise with fine acidity and supple, persistent tannins. The season, shaped by a cool start, reduced yields and a mild, extended ripening period, has delivered a wine of clarity and structure, aligned with the lineage of distinguished Hill of Grace vintages and built for long-term cellaring.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
- Spiced Dark Fruits
Blackberry and blueberry unfold with plum, five-spice, black pepper, violet and cedar.

PALATE
- Layered and Velvety
Mulberry and dark forest fruits are supported by fine acidity and seamless, velvety tannins.

FINISH
- Long and Composed
Persistent, structured length with lingering spice and refined fruit depth.

Reviews & Accolades
“May well be the prettiest Hill of Grace yet released. May also be the best, and that’s saying something. I thought 2021 was the greatest yet, then came 2022. …The depth and intensity of fruit that comes from vines that were planted in the 1860s is undeniable, but it’s all harnessed and focused into an effortless, long, and most graceful structure. There’s a distinct combination of black olive and bay leaf with a lift of sage bush. The palate is immensely powerful and intense with a focused concentration of fruit.” 99+ points - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot

“The 2022 Hill of Grace Shiraz leads with dark fruit and an abundance of exotic spice to match. The tannins are profuse here, quite distinct from the Hill of Roses tasted alongside. Star anise, cloves, cinnamon (cassia), fennel seeds and Sichuan pepper weave in and out of the blackberry, blueberry, crushed quartz/ferrous undertones. There’s a sweet rolling-tobacco character that is highly attractive and lingers through the finish. I love the 2022 vintage. It is fresh and detailed. It may forever live in the shadow of the great 2021 vintage, but not for me—I believe firmly this is a sleeper vintage and will reveal its longevity given time. The allure of it now is not in question, either.” 99 points – Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

“Australia’s finest and most famous single-site shiraz. …It’s the aromatic detail, texture and elegance that immediately stands out with the Hill of Grace. Pure satsuma plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits with hints of bay leaf, mace, sage, Chinese five-spice, panforte, cedar, tapenade, black pepper, pan juices, graphite, dried meats and purple floral tones. The amplitude of this wine always amazes me. Everything just resonates perfectly; fruit, tannin and acidity are all in harmony and the arc across the palate is perfectly timed. Stunning.” 98 points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion

Finer Details
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Shiraz
Country – Australia
Region – Eden Valley
Vintage – 2022
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 14.5%