Hewitson Truffle Row Barossa Valley Carignan Syrah Cinsault 2022

Delicious and cracking value were the two things that sprang immediately to mind with this delightful red. A blend of 45% Carignan, 34% Syrah and 21% Cinsault, with 60% whole bunches utilised plus 11 months maturation in old French barriques. The name comes from a row of hazelnut bushes at the winery whose roots have been infused with the spores of the legendary black truffle. So far, the team have not found any actual truffles but everyone deserves a dream. And when they do, they have a wine to enjoy with them. A deep vibrant purple, it offers aromas of plums, blackfruits, cloves and chocolate. This is a big, ripe, flavoursome, exuberant, fruit bomb style. Granted that is a style which can divide the crowd, but for all of us who love them, this is a cracker. Beautifully supple, with silky tannins, the texture has some density and there is decent length here. Utterly delicious, enjoy it over the next five to six years.