Hewitson Monopole Mother Vine Shiraz 2019

Hewitson here own and farm (hence Monopole) this vineyard being a Sélection Clonale, sourced from one ancient surviving Shiraz vine planted in 1853 and thus, Hewitson have given life to an ancient clone of pre-Phylloxera Shiraz. Calm, bluestone base with nuances of rich blackberry, mulberry, cabbage rose heart, Easter egg chocolate and plum jam. Savoury, deeper elements of iodine, animalistic hide and ink give intrigue and a further desire to explore the nose over several hours. Exquisite flow and precision, with gossamer tannin providing a silky ride for perfectly ripe fruit before an existential affirmation of calming serenity. A simply gorgeous wine.

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.