SOUMAH Hexham Vineyard Nebbiolo 2022
- 94
- $58
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Sourced from a north-west-facing slope, where the fruit ripens slowly before being handpicked and fermented on skins for 100 days in tank, then matured in seasoned puncheons for two years. This is a striking expression of Nebbiolo, showing strong varietal fidelity and structural integrity. The nose is lifted and alluring—Bing cherry and dried violets lead, followed by red liquorice, cinnamon quill, pressed rose, tar, and a savoury bite of blood orange. It’s unmistakably Nebbiolo from the first sniff. The palate is svelte yet intense, with a cool lift to its red-fruited core—cherry, redcurrant and rose petal hover over notes of black tea, terracotta and earth. The tannins are superb: fine, powdery, and laced with black tea bitterness, forming a firm but well-integrated frame that carries the wine to long, savoury length. This lands confidently in quality Langhe territory. A seriously well-executed local expression.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
