One of Australia's legendary icons is Henschke's Shiraz Hill of Grace. The 2002 is 100% Shiraz aged 18 months in 100% new French and American oak. It boasts an inky/blue/purple color as well as extraordinary uplifted aromatics of acacia flowers ground pepper espresso roast blackberries cassis chocolate and smoke. This stacked and packed full-bodied Shiraz possesses formidable concentration moderately high but silky tannin and a finish that exceeds one minute. A modern day legend it should easily evolve for 20-25 years.

This perfectly proportioned 2002 Shiraz Hill of Grace sits in suspended animation, still holding tight after 21 years in bottle. It delivers beautifully pristine and precise blackberry, clove, pepper and graphite aromas that are just starting to open up. A seamless palate follows - meaty and peppery with hints of the Australian bush underpinned by still vigorous tannins holding all the pieces in place. A vibrant, energetic finish offers up an almost perfect conclusion. -- Angus Hughson

A large-framed wine, redolent of yesteryear with notes of tea tree, dried cherry, cough drop, mint, leather, star anise and dried porcini. A waft of charcuterie and Chinese incense defines the long finish, pushing its way across a scape of drying eucalyptus. A wine of immense personality and capacity to eke out further complexity, perhaps, with time. Drink or hold. Screw cap. - Ned Goodwin MW