Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2021
Hill of Roses is named as a tribute to Johann Gottlieb Rosenzweig (translating from German to ‘rose twig’), a member of the early Barossa Lutheran community who settled at Parrot Hill in the Eden Valley. Their toil, perseverance and conservatism in hardship has meant that the many generations that followed have rejoiced in the riches of those efforts. This wine is produced from a small selection of low-yielding, dry-grown shiraz vines from the Hill of Grace Vineyard, planted as a nursery block in 1989. The planting is known as the ‘Post Office Block’ after the historic Parrot Hill Post Office ruins overlooking the vineyard. These vines were a mere 12 years old when the wine was first produced in 2001 and at present are too young to be considered for inclusion in the Hill of Grace vintages. As per the Barossa Old Vine Charter, an ‘old vine’ is equal to or greater than 35 years of age. The quality of the grapes from this selection, however, has produced a wine that has warranted a separate bottling and limited release.
Matured in 100% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.
Grilled duck, radicchio purée, prunes softened in banyuls, walnut nougatine
Deep crimson with ruby hues. Fragrant aromas of blackberry compote, blueberry and ripe plum are interwoven with spicy herbal notes of anise, flowering rosemary, black pepper, bundled sage, subtle vanilla pod and cedar tones.
A vibrant palate with a rich core of blackberry and mulberry fruit is framed by hints of pink pepper, flowering herbs, nutmeg and mace spice, with fine, textural tannins and elegant acidity, providing excellent depth and length.
