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It's the story of the farmer ‘too hot, too cold, too dry, too wet'. Well, not exactly, unless it be too dry, because the Eden Valley had no rain for nearly 6 months until 16mm at the beginning of Mar, and frequent weekly cycles of hot and cold prevailed. The patchwork quilt of Hill of Grace was picked in small parcels between 21 Feb and 7 Mar. It's a rock solid (to use a Henschke expression) wine, matured in 86% French and 14% American oak (56% new). There are no dead fruits, but this is a full-bodied Hill of Grace, with blackberry, licorice and anise fruit, the tannins exceptionally well managed, the oak likewise.
James Halliday, 97 points, August 2018
James Halliday, 97 points, August 2018
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2008 Hill of Grace has a slightly closed nose before giving subtle notes of ripe black cherries, blackberries and violets with hints of cedar, pepper, green tea and cumin. There's a slight raisin character on the full-bodied palate with crisp acid, dense fruit and firm, grainy tannins, finishing long.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate - Issue#206 Apr 2013
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate - Issue#206 Apr 2013
For laying down,
Medium garnet in color, the 2010 Shiraz Hill of Grace reveals a slightly reticent yet beguiling nose of kirsch, dried mulberries and plum preserves with nuances of star anise, potpourri, cloves, dusty earth and menthol. Medium to full-bodied with youthfully taut, mouth-filling perfumed berry preserves and exotic spice flavors, the fruit is well framed by rounded, polished tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with incredible length. It could still benefit from 2-4 years in bottle before entering its drinking window but is already stunning.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate - eRobertParker.com - Jun 2015
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate - eRobertParker.com - Jun 2015
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Ready, but will keep,
Ready, but will keep,
The vineyard was planted in 1912 and, unusually for the time, it was planted exclusively with Shiraz. The soil is composed of clay and loam which causes these 100 year old vines to be low yielding. The wine itself is something of an extrovert, a nose of fresh mint, chocolate and a combination of both red and black fruit. The palate is full, rich and rounded with a pleasing gift of caramel imparted by the oak. These vines certainly aren’t showing their age if this wine is anything to go by.
Nick Stewart, BBR Buying Department
Nick Stewart, BBR Buying Department
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This wine bears the name of one of the region’s pioneering winemakers who championed single varietal table wines with quality and flavour always at the top of his agenda. It has a nose that gives the drinker a real sense of place; eucalyptus, ripe black fruit and a creamy savouriness in tandem with a saline character which keeps it fresh and appealing. The palate is spicy but tannins are ripe and rounded, there is a lovely mouth feel and the finish is long and lingering, brimming with finesse.
Nick Stewart, BBR Buying Department
Nick Stewart, BBR Buying Department
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This site was planted by pastoralist Jospeh Heynes in 1842 who was keen to provide music and culture for other settlers in the region. The wine is peppery on the nose, however the fruit characteristics are cooler, with blueberry, cherry and cranberry evident. The palate has good length, balanced acidity, fine grained well integrated tannins and a poise which can be attributed to its age. This wine is certainly cultured and I am sure the early vintages were consumed with gusto regardless of the quality of the music on offer at the estate.
Nick Stewart, BBR Buying Department
Nick Stewart, BBR Buying Department
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The Powell & Son Eden Valley Riesling emanates from a single site in the high Flaxman’s Valley, 460 metres above sea level. The five-acre vineyard showcases dry grown, rod and spur pruned Riesling vines now over eighty years old.
The 2016 Riesling from Eden Valley opens with a lovely lime juice and orange blossoms laced nose, revealing an undercurrent of yuzu, honeysuckle and coriander seeds. Light-bodied, dry and elegantly fruited in the mouth, it provides tons of citrus layers and a lively backbone, finishing with great persistence. Drink 2017–2027.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate 229, 28th February 2017
The 2016 Riesling from Eden Valley opens with a lovely lime juice and orange blossoms laced nose, revealing an undercurrent of yuzu, honeysuckle and coriander seeds. Light-bodied, dry and elegantly fruited in the mouth, it provides tons of citrus layers and a lively backbone, finishing with great persistence. Drink 2017–2027.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate 229, 28th February 2017
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James Halliday, 99 points, April 2017