Henschke Hill of Grace (HOG) Shiraz 2002 |
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Very deep crimson in colour. Rich complex aromas of plum, prune, blackberry and blueberry with liqorice, tar exotic spices, chocolate, cedar and mint. The rich,complexpalate is lush, dense and concentrated with layers of flavours and textures. Excellentacid/fruit balance, velvety tannins and exceptional length. Grape variety is 100% shiraz grapes from pre-phylloxera material brought from Europe by early German settlers in the mid 1800s and grown in the Eden Valley wine region. Matured in 100% new French (45%) and American (75%) hogshead for 18 months prior o blending and bottling. The year 2002 goes down as being the coolest, windiest 'non-summer' on record, following on from our hottest summer on record in 2001. It was preceded by a wet winter and a spring that was cold, wet and windy - like winter really. The drizzly cold weather affected the flowering and caused poor fruit set, commonly knoen as 'hen and chicken' , leading to very little fruit.In particular riesking and shiraz, Eden Valley signature varieities, were the worst affected with the crop leaving us with less than 20% in some varieities. In addition the season was 2-3- weeks late due to the uneaseonable cold weather. With the smaller crop level, the balance of sugar, flavour and natural acirity in the fruitwere excellent. Despite the pitiful crop 2002 was one of our most exceptional vntages ever, helped by the warm dry Indian summer autumn period, providing sensational colours, flavours and ageing potential. |
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