Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2006

A complex and lively wine on the nose, this makes a confident impression and has a mix of cedary French and sweeter-smelling American oak. Plenty of red fruits and the trademark five spices of the Hill of Grace vineyard. Some baking spices too, and a whiff of black and lighter pepper. The build of complex spice is stunning and really distinctive, moving through earthy nuances and into more savoury elements. The acidity stands up early on the palate, ahead of sweeping and dense fleshy dark plum and blackberry fruit flavour. A soft rolling thunder of tannins. Elegant yet sturdy and structured palate. Will age slowly and profoundly. It's beautifully balanced, but still very much a wine in the making that should be left alone for some time yet