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Henschke Hill of Grace 2022
Eden Valley
Lightning strikes twice — Henschke's 2022 Single Vineyard Collection
4 Apr 2026 · Released globally 6 May 2026
Following the extraordinary 2021 vintage was never going to be easy, but Henschke's 2022 Single Vineyard Collection rises beautifully to the occasion — defined by finesse, detail and vineyard expression.
99+ Points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot · Hill of Grace 2022
99 Points – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal 2025 · Hill of Grace 2022
Mount Edelstone 2022 — among the finest releases in its 70-vintage history · Ray Jordan
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Xanadu winemaker Glenn Goodall in the barrel room
Margaret River
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 — and it's incredible show record!
20 Apr 2025 · 4 min read
Trophy – Best WA Cabernet, James Halliday Cabernet Challenge 2024
Gold Medal – Sydney · Brisbane · Canberra · Perth · Adelaide · Melbourne
96 Points – Ray Jordan, Top 100 Wines of 2025
95 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion
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