Christmas for the collector
Henschke Hill of Grace regular $459.00 reduced until December 31st $399.98 only have 3 in stock.
“Supple, round and distinctive for the way it balances gamy, meaty notes with rich fruit and spice. Offers black cherry, dark plum and clove character in abundance, while keeping its elements in harmony. Really stretches the flavor spectrum. A very special wine. “ Wine Spectator 95 points
Over 160 years ago Johann Christian Henschke came from Silesia to settle and farm in the Eden Valley region. The famous century-old Hill of Grace vines were planted around the 1860s by an ancestor, Nicolaus Stanitzki, in rich alluvial soil in a shallow fertile valley just north-west of the winery. By the time third-generation Paul Alfred Henschke took over the reins in 1914, the famous Hill of Grace shiraz vines were more than 50 years old. Hill of Grace is a unique delineated single historic vineyard. The vineyard lies opposite a beautiful old Lutheran Church, built of local field stone, which was euphoniously named Gnadenberg, meaning ‘Hill of Grace’.
Krug 1996 vintage Champagne Regular $319.00 sale until December 31st $289.98 3 on hand
“A powerful, majestic Champagne. Deep and compelling, with aromas of whole-grain toast, coconut and dried citrus that draw you in. Lean and racy on the palate, with a creaminess that’s yet to be integrated. A classic ‘96, with ripe, exotic aromas and a steely structure. Still a baby, with the long, resonant finish confirming its potential.” Wine Spectator 99 points #10 on Top 100
Released this year, Krug’s 1996 is one of the last ‘96 vintage Champagnes to reach the market, and it is the last vintage to draw on the experience of three generations of the Krug family (including now-director Olivier Krug) during the base wine’s blending. The growing season saw generally warm and sunny days and unusually cool nights, resulting in wines with great ripeness but also high acidity. Grapes were sourced from the vineyards of 17 different villages. It was disgorged in late November 2006.
