Hewitson The Ancients Shiraz 2019
- 92
- $50
- Drink by: 2021-2035
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In the old days, winemakers would supply cuttings to growers, who would then care for the plants and supply the makers with the fruit from these cuttings. This ancient tradition then led to vineyards with a whole smorgasbord of different clonal material.
This Ancients Shiraz is a homage to that old method. Hailing from a single vineyard above Rowland Flat, it’s flush with dark berry, very ripe fruit, in a concentrated, chunky style has all the Barossan hallmarks. You’re not going to die wondering about this impactful red, with its Barossan heritage written in big letters all over the wine.
Andrew is a former WCA 'Young Gun' of Wine Journalism and Lifestyle FOOD channel wine expert who was voted in the Top 30 most trusted wine critics in the world. Now clocking up over 20 years in the wine industry, Andrew has an unusual dual background with a Masters in Wine Technology & Viticulture and a Bachelor of Environmental Management, with wine and climate change a speciality. Andrew spends his days as a marketer, presenter and writing about wine, beer, spirits and cider for his own website Australian Wine Review and the likes of Gourmet Traveller Wine, National Liquor News, The Seniors Magazine & Latte Life. The co-founder of wine events business The Tasting Glass, in his spare time, Andrew runs foolishly long ultramarathons.
