1992 Hill of Grace Shiraz
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The 1992 Shiraz is the product of a long, dry and cool summer in Eden Valley, which has crafted an elegant and reserved Hill of Grace style. It opens with an array of fleshy fruit pastilles and blackberry aromas before meat stock and wintergreens emerge. The wine has a real freshness and brightness, with a firm acidic line. Vigorous tannins provide ample structure that is just beginning to overshadow the fruit. Best to enjoy over the next couple of years, although it will cellar for considerably longer.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Cooler growing season than 1991, higher yields, later vintage. Bit more translucent than the two previous dark vintages, cooler sweet fruit aromas, more lively spice and dried-herb complexity, still intense and recognisably Hill of Grace but lighter and nimbler on its feet. (MA)
Deep garnet-brick colored, the 1992 Hill of Grace exudes aromas of dried mulberries, blackberry preserves, iron ore, menthol and lavender. Well-structured with medium-firm chewy tannins, crisp acid and muscular fruit, it has a long and earthy finish. It is mature and holding strong. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993
Dark ruby. Lightish dusty nose. But very exciting energy on the palate. Racy and a bit of a pushy athlete. Woo hoo! Coffee-grounds suggestion with quite a bit of (well-managed) tannin. Edgy wine. (JR)