Henschke Hill of Peace 2022
- 94
- $90
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From Semillon vines planted by fourth-generation Louis Henschke in 1952 on the Hill of Grace Vineyard in the Eden Valley — farmed organically and biodynamically — aged five months in seasoned French oak barriques and bottle-aged before release. Ripe lemon, lemon pith, hay, lime skin, mandarin and floral blossom on the nose — mineral and tensile, with a zesty aesthetic. The palate has lovely texture and a pillowy feel, citrus-led with lemon skin, mineral and hay, very architectural with a sheath of chalky phenolic texture and bright acidity drawing to salivating length. A wine of class and sophistication acting as a reminder of the potential for this grape variety in this region, with the deft hand of Henschke staking the claim.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
