Hewitson Monopole Mother Vine Shiraz 2021
Interesting origins for this super wine from a single vineyard wine that can be traced back to 1853. A single vine from that planting was
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Interesting origins for this super wine from a single vineyard wine that can be traced back to 1853. A single vine from that planting was
This vineyard is believed to have the world’s oldest Mourvèdre vines, dating back to 1853, before phylloxera whipped out the vineyards of France. This was
This is a real best of the best. A year before bottling the Hewitson team selected the best barrels of Old Garden Mourvèdre and Monopole
Really belts out some decent aromatics of tropical fruit and subtle grassy characters. Palate has plenty of sweet fruit with an intensity driven by crisp
An excellent value for money Chardonnay offering plenty depth of flavour. Opens with a citrus and stone fruit mix on the nose the palate then
A simple and pleasing modern style of Rosé. Aromas of crunchy watermelon and cranberry with a cute strawberry lift. The light bodied palate carries a
A fine Barossa Shiraz from one of the oldest and most respected producers in the region, with the added benefit of it coming from a
I like this more restrained expression of Sauvignon Blanc. It knits together rather well with the edgy citrus working comfortably with the plump tropical fruit.
Cabernet isn’t often used for Rosé, and yet it has all the ethereal perfume red berry notes you want in this style. Opening with delightful
Bright red fruits of raspberry and cherry with a deep backdrop of plush plum emerge immediately. The red fruits tread through to the palate, with
This is a beautifully presented Yarra Valley Chardonnay, it’s light bodied but has plenty of drive and persistence. It’s largely a fruit driven style with
Displays the characters of a cool climate Shiraz, on the nose there are hints of black pepper and dried herbs to supplement the typical satsuma
A first rate cool climate Shiraz from this very good season in the Yarra Valley. Dark plum and spicy black berry with a trace of
With all the attention of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the Yarra Valley can sometimes be overlooked for its Cabernet. This is a first-rate example of
This is a super impressive Yarra Valley Cabernet. The intensity of the blackcurrant and plush dark plum is immediate whilst notes of herbs and even
A youthful but intensely flavoured style of Chardonnay. As ever, the quality of Margaret River fruit shines through. This has a pale lemon hue and
From a single vineyard in the highly regarded Manjimup sub-region of Margaret River. Wild fermentation was followed by nine months maturation in French oak. Very
An attractive crimson hue, the nose offers a cornucopia of exactly what one looks for with good Pinot – undergrowth notes, red fruits, salami, bay
A step up in the Pinot stakes here. Deep garnet colour, the wine is simply redolent with cherries, dark cherries, cassis, a note of sour
Margaret River Cabernet is hard to beat as a delicious and appealing style of red and this is a fine, extremely well-priced example. Dark maroon
This 2022 GSM blend has appealing generosity of meaty, spicy aromas underpinned by a rich base of fleshy plums. It then tightens up with licorice
This expressive 2022 Grenache is graceful with understated power. Black cherry and cocoa aromas are lifted by red licorice and cassia bark. Compact, focussed and
This punchy 2022 Grenache offers up robust aromas of cherry pip and ham bone, with an almost floral lift. Dense and drying tannins make this
A fine, taut, poised example of a fresh and ever-so-slightly lean Chardonnay from a high altitude vineyard in the Orange region. Elegant yes, but that
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