Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2023

Dean Hewitson was challenged to make a traditional, full-bodied Barossa red that could be enjoyed early. He created a wine that fits the bill well. The ’23, from a cool, wet year weighs in at 14% abv. and brings to the glass a real brightness of fruit, fresh, clean. And while Ned & Henry’s is generous with a rich middle palate, the role of sandpaper fine tannins and the overall balanced structure make it ideal for earlier drinking, should that be your choice. Blackberry, anise, chocolate, earth and spice light up the scent – archetypal Barossa Shiraz.  It’s a welcoming wine, friendly and persuasive. A second glass is hard to say no to, what with its approachability and warmth wrapped in black fruits, bramble, earth, cocoa, vanilla pod with a light dusting of spice.