Henschke released their latest vintage of Hill of Grace this week, and in true Henschke style did this with little fanfare. Henschke let their wines do the talking; no glitz or PR spin required here, just some extraordinarily great wines. As always only tiny quantities of this wine are available.

"97 Points. Open fermented, with header boards to keep the cap submerged, and matured in new French (70%) and American (30%) hogsheads from several coopers for 18 months, having completed the final stages of fermentation in barrel. Bright red-purple; highly fragrant spice, cedar, red and black berry aromas, oak evident but not excessive; it has a silky, velvety texture and mouthfeel to a beautifully balanced medium-bodied palate brimming with black fruits; wonderful length and finish. Surely one of the best Hill of Graces. Screwcap, 14.5% alc; Drink: to 2026; Price: $600" - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011 Edition.

"97 Points. OK, it's not exactly a giveaway price but it deserves its place among the great wines of the world. Lovely spicy concentration of fruit with lifted aromas that are floral and pure. Palate is intense and very powerful with a silky smooth tannin and oak-infused texture. It has real power and concentration. It's lively, robust and showing great intensity. Wonderful balance and poise and a wine that will cellar for many years. The spicy characters and quite profound. Perfect with roast lamb on the weber. ($610)" - Ray Jordan, West Australian.