Hewitson Ungrafted Shiraz 2024
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- $90
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Original Barossa old vine plantings – hence the “Ungrafted” signature. Distinctive smells of Shiraz skins and fruit, blue florals – violet and lavender, with anise notes – plenty of savoury interest threading through the fruit. There’s a cooler climate Syrah like vibe to the expression, which registers just 13.5%abv, and an earthiness, pepperiness and palate tension, too. Drink now with your best char-grill steaks, or let it rest for several years to appreciate what should be an engaging evolution and no doubt a unique Barossa voice. (Points certainly would rise as well over time.)
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
