Ranked #1 of 68 2004 Shiraz from Eden Valley
98/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Excellent vintage. Good depth of colour and hue with a tinge of purple. A more savoury style of bouquet with lots of dry Eastern spices, even some black pepper. Tremendous intensity in the mouth, great power and penetrating flavours, again with a complex mix of spices to the fore. Terrific verve and energy, the tannins perfectly in tune with the flavours. Wonderful flavour, great harmony, a fantastic wine. Very great.
Tasted: 12/03/2013
Drink: 2013 to 2039
96 Points Robert Parker
Deep garnet-colored, the 2004 Hill of Grace presents warm black fruits, black plums and cassis with underlying Mediterranean herb, spice box and truffles nuances. Full-bodied and rich, it has plenty of acid lift alongside medium to firm, rounded tannins. It is still quite taut on the long, peppery and earthy finish. Still very youthful, this wine should age very well and can drink now to 2030+.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. April, 2013
96 Points James Halliday
Typically medium-bodied and restrained, showing its class with its extreme length and great balance. Berry fruits and seductive spicy notes are in plentiful supply. Drink to 2029.
Source: James Halliday. February, 2008
Deep garnet-colored, the 2004 Hill of Grace presents warm black fruits, black plums and cassis with underlying Mediterranean herb, spice box and truffles nuances. Full-bodied and rich, it has plenty of acid lift alongside medium to firm, rounded tannins. It is still quite taut on the long, peppery and earthy finish. Still very youthful, this wine should age very well and can drink now to 2030+. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) April, 2013 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown