Paul J

9.1

1hr+ decant and could have used more. Dark red color. Interesting nose with metallic, medicinal tones that tingled my nose. Wine has massive strawberry and cassis; and is sweeter than I was expecting. Very concentrated. The tannins reduce with ample air and the spicy aspects dissipate with time as well making it more approachable. Medium finish. — 3 years ago

with Brooke

Meg Herring

9.0

Don’t over chill this one! Its qualities stand out best with only a light chill. — 5 years ago

Angela Bortugno

8.9

Enjoying some of the wines we brought back from Australia. While the Hill of Grace is what Henschke is known for, this Pinot from the Adelaide Hills is an elegant, light style. I’m enjoying the red fruit and “Dentyne “characteristics. Medium+acidity makes this a great food wine. Lovely tea tannins lead to a sweet tart finish. — 6 years ago

Paul Farrell

9.6

2004 excellent vintage...opened this up for mum's diamond jubilee birthday! Great drop! — 7 years ago

with Mick

Marc S

9.8

Wow! Heavy stuf but Superb. Superfine tannins, incredible length, generous, plump, black fruit, and ...... chocolate >80% — 7 years ago

B

9.7

2001 Contador Rioja. Lunch at Reddwood. Decanted for a little while S we drank the 1998 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz. This wine was definitely much funkier on the nose- gamey and earthy. A preferred this wine but the rest of us preferred the Henschke. Delicious but just didn't beat the Henschke for us today. — 8 years ago

George Hesse

9.2

Excellent bottle of wine. Not too heavy. Made in the Burgundy style. Bought from LA Wine Co. Would get again. — 4 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.6

The intensity more than the power
The elegance more than the strength
Above Australian standard for now — 5 years ago

Al Clark

8.9

Slightly past it’s best but still excellent drinking — 6 years ago

Richard Edwards

10

Perfectly aged. Kerosine on the nose. Perfectly balanced. — 7 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.6

Holy smokes. Such an elegant wine, brooding black fruit, solid oak presence, meaty, spicy, peppery, silk tannins, long finish. Needs a good decant.

If the 12' Mt. Edelstone's this good, what more the HOG! Must try. — 7 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.4

Don't forget the 1% Malbec.
A step back in time.
Fruit had been replaced by fungi and forest floor but damn it was delicious and drank well for over 2 hours. — 8 years ago

with Shane

Scott Taddeo

9.3

Aromas leap from the glass; showing slight develop an indications of suntan year with prominent petrol and rubber, otherwise is all things citrus with lime, green apple, white grapefruit and a touch of elderflower. Plenty of drive and concentration on the palate, a joy to drink — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

An unexpected surprise from our host, Paul Lister, at Alladale Lodge Scotland, where he produced a mixed half dozen of 2004 Pax Syrah from different vineyards left by a former guest. A marvellous fragrant nose showing mature smoky meaty Syrah notes with savoury black cherry - also Bacon fat. Similar notes carrying thru onto the palate finishing with mellow resolved flowing Tannins. The 16.2 % ABV not noticeable. This wine was reminiscent of Henschke Hill of Grace for me. Cork broke in half trying to extract but in no way effected the wine. My first aged US Syrah and most impressed. — 5 years ago

with Hugh

Doggfather

9.2

Loved with dry aged ribeye — 6 years ago

Trevor Maskell

9.3

Very stylish wine. Full of flavour and gorgeous tannins. Expressing florals and hints of tobacco and earth. Quite light in alcohol. Only 13%. But generous and elegant. Lovely wine. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Beautiful spice on the nose. Warm mixed dark & red berries; blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, vanilla, caramel, mocha, soft leather, dry soft tannins with warm palate rising spices in layers. Old school press and belt driven pump featured in the photos. — 7 years ago

Stuart Robinson

9.1

Cool and wet, the acid still represents in its electrifying manner. — 7 years ago

Frank Ventura

9.0

This started slow but as the night went on showed plenty of complexity — 8 years ago

David Townsend

9.5

There is nothing that Henschke Winery can't produce at the highest level. Remarkable wine. Now I need more. — 8 years ago

with Lisa