Hewitson Truffle Row Carignan Syrah 2021
- 92
- $30
- Drink by: 2022-2030
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A fine Barossan example of another Rhône blend, this time involving the rarely seen Carignan, paired with the more traditional Shiraz. Climate change and a better understanding just might see the use of Carignan increase significantly in popularity. For the moment, this is a fine example to get your teeth into. Purple maroon in colour, this opened with earthy notes, dried herbs, spices, mulberries, leather, cloves, a hint of animal skins and game. Barossa, with a respectful nod to the Rhône. Supple and soft with deceptive length and gentle, fine but ultimately slightly chewy tannins. Some chocolate notes on the finish. Like this a lot and it will drink very well for the next five to eight years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
