1990 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 750ml

Overview

The 1990 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz is a mature release of one of Australia's most revered single-vineyard wines. Sourced from the historic Hill of Grace vineyard in Eden Valley, this wine comes from dry-grown, own-rooted Shiraz vines, including some of the oldest productive vines in the world.

Hill of Grace takes its name from the nearby Gnadenberg Lutheran Church, overlooking the vineyard at the historic village of Parrot Hill. The 1990 vintage is one of the great older releases, combining mature complexity with the depth, perfume and elegance that define this iconic Henschke bottling.

Vintage & Winemaking

The 1990 vintage was an exceptional season, with good winter rain, a perfect spring and a mild summer providing excellent ripening conditions. It produced both large yields and outstanding quality, regarded by Henschke as one of the strongest seasons for two to three decades.

The fruit was harvested on 15 April and matured in French and American oak hogsheads prior to blending and bottling. The wine is 100% Shiraz from the Hill of Grace single vineyard.

Product Highlights

• Iconic single-vineyard Australian Shiraz
• Historic Hill of Grace vineyard in Eden Valley
• Dry-grown, own-rooted Shiraz vines
• Exceptional 1990 vintage
• 97 points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
• 96 points - Ken Gargett, World of Fine Wine
• Long drinking window: 1995-2040

Critic Scores & Reviews

97 points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
Tasted April 2013. A mature Hill of Grace from a celebrated vintage, with the reviewer's drinking window listed as 2013-2025.

96 points - Ken Gargett, World of Fine Wine
Published 20 October 2023. Mature and fragrant, with redcurrants, truffles, spice, woodsmoke, animal hide and supple balance, gaining lift with time in the glass.

95 points - Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2003. The reviewer's drinking window was listed as 2010-2020.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Dark crimson with brick-red hues.

Nose: Sweet, concentrated dark plum fruit with underlying blackberry, leather, five spice and oak nuances.

Palate: Plush ripe plum and blackcurrant fruit combine with layers of fine velvety tannins. Complex, balanced and elegant, with savoury mature detail and impressive length.

Food Pairing

Pair with roast beef, slow-braised beef cheeks, roast lamb, venison, game meats or aged hard cheeses.

Cellaring Potential

Drinking window: 1995-2040. This mature Hill of Grace remains within its long drinking window, though provenance, storage history and bottle condition are especially important at this age.

About Henschke

Henschke is one of Australia's most important family-owned wine estates, with a history in Eden Valley dating back to 1868. Hill of Grace is its most famous wine, first made in 1958 by Cyril Henschke and sourced from the ancient Shiraz vines surrounding the historic Gnadenberg church.

Specifications

• Producer: Henschke
• Wine: Hill of Grace Shiraz
• Vintage: 1990
• Country: Australia
• Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
• Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
• Wine Style: Red Wine
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Sweetness: Dry
• TA: 6.2 g/L
• pH: 3.45
• Maturation: French and American oak hogsheads
• Bottle Size: 750ml