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James Suckling96 points
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Jancis Robinson18.2 points
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James Halliday92 points
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Robert Parker's93 points
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Wine Spectator94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1992
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz 1992"Hill of Grace is considered one of the greatest Single Vineyard wines in Aust..."$930.00 -
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Robert Parker's94 points
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2001
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz 2001"Hill of Grace is considered one of the greatest Single Vineyard wines in Aust..."$999.00 -
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Robert Parker's97+ points
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James Halliday98 points
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Campbell Mattin96 points
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' Shiraz 2006"Hill of Grace is considered one of the greatest Single Vineyard wines in Aust..."$799.99 -
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Decanter93 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'Hill Of Roses' 2016"Hill of Grace is surely one of the most evocative phrases in the world of win..."$415.00 -
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Decanter93 points
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Mike Bennie92 points
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Joe Czerwinski96 points
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James Suckling96 points
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James Halliday'97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'Hill Of Roses' 2017"'"$430.00 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
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Tyson Stelzer94 points
- Variety Shiraz Blend
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'Keyneton Euphonium' 2015"The classic Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, wit..."$54.99 -
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Robert Parker's96 points
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Campbell Mattin96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Henschke 'Mt Edelstone' Shiraz 2002"Mt Edelstone is one of the best Single Vineyard Shiraz around."$319.99 -
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James Halliday97 points
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Richard Hemming18 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'Mt Edelstone' Shiraz 2013"From 100+ year old vines - planted in 1912, completely farmed organically/bio..."$219.99 -
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Decanter95 points
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James Halliday'96 points
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Joe Czerwinski96 points
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James Suckling94 points
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Mike Bennie92 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke 'The Wheelwright' Shiraz 2017"The epitome of elegance with its sheen of silky, pure red fruits and lissome ..."$130.00 -
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- Variety Merlot Blend
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Abbotts Prayer 1998"The Henschke Lenswood vineyard is just 50 km from the historic Mount Edelston..."$199.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Abbotts Prayer 2015"57% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot from the Lenswood vineyard, matured in Fre..."$129.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 1996
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.3% Alcohol
Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet 1996"Crimson in colour with brick red hues. 20 years on from the inaugural vintage..."$249.99 -
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James Halliday96 points
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Robert Parker's97 points
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Jancis Robinson19 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Hill of Grace 1998"Dark crimson. Healthy looking. Minty note for the first time. Very direct nos..."$1,199.99 -
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Henschke Hill Of Grace 2007"Henschke's Hill of Grace is Australia's most prestigious single vineyard icon..."$1,150.00 -
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Tony Love99 points
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James Suckling98 points
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Robert Parker's97 points
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Campbell Mattin96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Henschke Hill Of Grace 2009"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the nose on the 2009 Hill of Grace is ..."$1,199.99 -
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James Halliday99 points
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James Suckling99 points
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Robert Parker's99 points
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Decanter98 points
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Vinous97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Henschke Hill Of Grace 2010"Made from pre-Phylloxera Shiraz vines, some over 100 years old, this was matu..."$1,199.99 -
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Lisa Perrotti-B92+ points
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Henschke Johanns Garden GMS 2015"57% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot from the Lenswood vineyard, matured in Fre..."$70.00 -
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Campbell Mattin92 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2008"Henschke Euphonium was formerly known as Keyneton Estate – a blend of shiraz ..."$64.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
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Tyson Stelzer94 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2015"The classic Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, wit..."$50.00 -
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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2016"The classic Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, wit..."$50.00 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2017"Keyneton Euphonium is a beautiful composition of shiraz from up to 50-year-ol..."$68.99 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Henschke Marble Angel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012"The classic Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, wit..."$114.99 -
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Decanter97 points
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James Halliday97 points
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Joe Czerwinski96 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Henschke Mount Edelstone 2016"The beautiful and historic name Mount Edelstone is a translation from the Ger..."$224.99 -
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Decanter98 points
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James Suckling95 points
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Joe Czerwinski95 points
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James Halliday'97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Henschke
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Henschke Mount Edelstone 2017"Form a single vineyard of 105yo shiraz vines on Mount Edelstone in the Eden V..."$224.99 -
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.