Hewitson Falkenberg Shiraz 2021

Named after one of Hewitson’s favourite growers, now retired. Only released in special years (last was 2015). Whole berries only (no stalks) and matured for 18 months in French oak barriques with 25% new. Bottled under cork.  Black fruits and new leather jacket with baking spices, rosewater, toasty oak and a little licorice. Medium bodied, dark and concentrated with tight knit tannin and fine grip. Near pastille with a black tea echo plus a lightness and freshness through the tail that lasts long.

Regan Drew

Regan is a regular wine columnist for the News Regional Media "Weekend" Magazine and digital "Life" sections. A graduate of the Australian Wine Research Institute's Advanced Wine Assessment Course #47 he was awarded with Distinction WSET Level 3 in Wine & Spirits, has been an Associate Judge for the New South Wine Awards plus a couple of little stints helping out in the Hunter Valley and Tasmania during vintages with small but quality winemakers.