Hewitson CASK 66 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024

Hewitson is located at 66 Seppeltsfield Road, hence the reference in this name. The final blend here can be a mix of parcels from the team’s own vineyards as well as those of growers. 2024 is proving itself to be another excellent vintage. After fermentation, maturation was in French oak casks for a year and a half before a final barrel selection was made. A magenta/purple hue, there are bold aromas here. A gorgeous, quintessential Barossa Valley Shiraz, exhibiting notes of chocolate, cocoa powder, nutmeg, vanilla, spices, tobacco leaves, mocha and even a touch of white pepper. This is seamless and seductive with a cashmere-like texture, great length, silky tannins and intensity running the full length. Immaculate balance and real focus, the wine does retain a sense of refinement. Superb. Twenty years.