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  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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This is the sixth release of this wine. It was first released in 2012 from 13 rows of semillon planted in 1952 in the Hill of Grace vineyard by fourth-generation Louis Henschke and is managed with a combination of organic and biodynamic practices. It’s matured in 100% seasoned 225-litre French oak barriques for 5 months before being bottle-aged before release. Displays beautiful perfumed aromas of subtle florals, light lemon pith, and a slight...

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From 13 rows of semillon planted on the Hill of Grace vineyard in 1952 by fourth-generation Louis Henschke, matured in seasoned 225L French oak for five months.

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Vintage 2022

The 2022 vintage, according to fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke, is one ‘graced by belief’ and celebrates the pioneering vision of fourth-generation winemaker Cyril Henschke.

“It was my father’s belief in the inherent quality of the Eden Valley and its single-vineyard expressions that gave us first Mount Edelstone and, from his heritage, the eloquently named Hill of Grace. 

Stephen and his wife Prue, a highly regarded botanist...

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The vines for this exceptional Semillon were planted in 1952 and actually form part of the famous Hill of Grace Vineyard. Contrary to conventional wisdom, that vineyard has a range of varieties planted within its confines, of varying ages. The famous wine is sourced from a small patch of ancient Shiraz, but there is much more, including these old Semillon vines. Viticulture and winemaking is by organic and biodynamic practices, with maturation in older French oak barriques for a period of five months. This is the first release of this wine since 2018. Hill of Peace actually refers to the local cemetery. A shining but very pale lemon hue, the nose gives notes of spices and citrus with hints of minerality, dried herbs, florals and grapefruit pith. Beautifully balanced, this is a slightly leaner style than some. A wine of elegance and refinement with gentle fragrances, for me, it has more in common with what we might see from a top Graves (which might be appropriate given the origins of the name), than we do with Hunter Semillon. There is a fine line of acidity here and the wine is of medium length with an attractive lingering finish. It should provide pleasure for the next twenty years. 




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Origin

South Australia, Eden Valley

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