South Australia Red Mixed - 6 Pack Value
A beautiful, delicious value pack of 6 South Australian wines, all well-rated and award-winning, for under $50 a bottle. Featuring 2 Shiraz, 2 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 Mourvèdre and 1 Grenache, this is a fantastic selection showcasing some of South Australia’s favourite varieties. Buy Singapore’s favourite wines today.
1 x Mojo Shiraz 2021 ~ McLaren Vale, South Australia
Bronze - Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
Gold - New World Wine Awards 2021
Aaron Brasher, The Real Review "Dark red and youthful in the glass. Aromas of charry oak, plum, mulberry and dried herbs. The palate is soft and juicy, all dark fruits, chocolate and cedary oak. Generously flavoured and good value"
Mojo work with growers across South Australia to create a range of wines that capture the unique characteristics of each region and varietal. Free from the constraint of owning their own vineyards they believe they are able to make wines that each have their own unique story. Each harvest Mojo use the best grapes of the season in each region.
The Limestone Coast is a renowned wine region located in the southeastern part of South Australia, Australia. It is named after the unique limestone soils that characterize the area and contribute to the distinctive terroir of the region. The Limestone Coast is known for producing high-quality wines, particularly reds and whites, and it's divided into several subregions, each with its own microclimate and specialties.
Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are usually pronounced.
1 x Bruno Shiraz 2021 - Barossa Valley, South Australia
Winemaker "Density is evident from the first whiff; a dark, brooding core of blackberry fruit with a touch of anise-like spice. On the palate, cool and poised yet generous and mouth-filling; a mash of wild blackberry, salted plum and blueberry fruits which provides a touch of mid palate sweetness and refreshing minerality. The finish is fresh and precise, with vibrant acidity, clovey spice and finely etched graphite like tannins."
100% Shiraz
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sourced from old-vine vineyards across the Barossa Valley, this wine delivers as you expect at a price you perhaps don’t. Blackberry, anise, salted plum and clove.
Bruno is a homage. A local grower whose commitment to his vines and contribution to wine are so outstanding, he deserves a nod. Bruno captures an individual’s passionate dedication to their life amongst the vines. In this release, our hero has hand selected premium blocks of Barossan Shiraz, to craft his name sake.
The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.
Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.
1 x Patrick of Coonawarra Methode Cabernet Eucalypt 2021 ~ Coonawarra ~ South Australia
93/100 Mike Bennie
91/100 Q Wine
Bronze - Erin Larkin
Bronze - Huon Hooke
Mike Bennie "It’s such a compelling wine, you hound the glass, yes, eucalyptus is distinct, almost resinous to taste, but cabernet fruit and tannin are up to task and it feels like serious seasoning rather than gimmick. Peppermint, plum, tense sheath of tannin, pepper, dark chocolate jostle with that gum leaf seasoning. Texture is superb, length is too. Not a curio, a fantastic expression."
Erin Larkin "...This is certainly leafy, minty cabernet, and the power of suggestion is strong – I am literally searching for eucalypt. It is inchoate, berry laden and nice, ............ Packaged in a cool squat bottle, sealed under diam and colourful wax. Grapes planted within 50m of a row of gum trees were harvested, pressed with stems and wild fermented. Basket pressed and transferred to old oak puncheons. The theory was to test the hypothesis that vineyards amongst gumtrees uptake the aroma and character of their environment."
Huon Hooke "Very deep, dark colour with purple and black tints, the bouquet sweetly gumleafy and lifted, the palate again minty and it has that slightly raw edge of minty wines. The wine is intended to showcase the eucalyptus character and make a feature of it, and it succeeds. The tannins are light but somewhat firm; the fruit is front and centre."
Winemaker "The eucalypt flavour this year is quite pronounced when you first smell it, but then quickly develops into a luscious cherry raspberry character. You pick up the hint of eucalypt, then the fruit flavours come through after that. Méthode Eucalypt has more acidity this year than it did in 2020. I think it is overall better balanced, with the fruit, acidity and alcohol in quite a good balance with the eucalyptus a little more in the background. It is slightly lower alcohol, and feels softer and perhaps a bit more savoury to me. It reminds me a lot of a Grenache with that spicy drinking red fruit character. I’m really excited about it."
Boutique Wine Show "Balanced minty/Eucalyptus aromas and flavours add to the Cabernet Sauvignon’s complexity, creating a uniquely Australian wine. It is a wine that expresses terroir in the true sense of the word."
Patrick's of Coonawarra was founded by Patrick Tocaciu; one of Australia's leading wine (and AFL football) figures. Patrick's reputation for producing exceptional wine earned him many international accolades for the major labels he worked as Chief Winemaker, including; Tollana, Penfolds, and Hollick Wines. Patrick's distinguished reputation continued with the establishment of his own Patrick of Coonawarra Estate label. The wines are built on the solid foundation of extensive estate vineyards: 36 hectares in Coonawarra and 42 hectares in Wrattonbully. The Wrattonbully plantings contain shiraz, sauvignon blanc, and some of the riesling. All of the cabernet is grown in Coonawarra. The Estate is now managed by his eonologist son, Luke who continues the tradition of producing wines of varietal and regional excellence.
Coonawarra is the most important wine region within the Limestone Coast zone of South Australia, credited with producing some of the best red wines in the country, and often described as Australia's most famous terroir. The region's prime Terra Rossa land, which has a reddish-brown topsoil over a thick layer of soft limestone, covers a narrow strip only 12 kilometres long. The reddish colour of the soil is caused by iron-oxide (rust) formations in the clay. Vineyards on this soil benefit from good drainage and nutrient-holding capacity. It is known for the Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced on its "terra rossa" soil. Coonawarra is an Aboriginal word meaning "Honeysuckle". It is about 380 km southeast of Adelaide, close to the border with Victoria.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
1 x Patrick of Coonawarra Two Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 ~ Coonawarra, South Australia
90/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review
94/100 James Halliday Wine Companion
Silver - The Melbourne International Beverage Competition
James Halliday Wine Companion "It has a pleasantly savoury makeup throughout the palate.."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep, dark, brick-red to ruby colours, with a mocha, dark chocolate and earthy note, which almost suggests slight forward development, the palate confirming that it is a little lacking vitality. It has richness and concentration, but is not developing in a way that suggests further cellaring."
The wine was aged for 28 months in new American & Second Use French, tightly grained, barrels.
Patrick's of Coonawarra was founded by Patrick Tocaciu; one of Australia's leading wine (and AFL football) figures. Patrick's reputation for producing exceptional wine earned him many international accolades for the major labels he worked as Chief Winemaker, including; Tollana, Penfolds, and Hollick Wines. Patrick's distinguished reputation continued with the establishment of his own Patrick of Coonawarra Estate label. The wines are built on the solid foundation of extensive estate vineyards: 36 hectares in Coonawarra and 42 hectares in Wrattonbully. The Wrattonbully plantings contain shiraz, sauvignon blanc, and some of the riesling. All of the cabernet is grown in Coonawarra. The Estate is now managed by his eonologist son, Luke who continues the tradition of producing wines of varietal and regional excellence.
Coonawarra is the most important wine region within South Australia, credited with producing some of the best red wines in the entire country, and often described as Australia's most famous terroir. .
Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.
1 x Hewitson "Baby Bush" Mourvèdre 2021 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
94/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
93/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
93/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review
92/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92/100 Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
92/100 Regan Drew, Wine Pilot
92/100 Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
90/100 Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
90/100 The Wine Front
5 Star Winery - James Halliday
James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "So, this beaut little Mourvèdre is based on fruit created by taking cuttings from the Old Garden Vineyard, planted in 1853. It is such a brilliant and vibrant example of this terrific variety. I have seen this wine evolve over many years, and I have to say it just seems to get better each year. The balance of the fruit and oak is harmonious, allowing the fragrances and seductive aromas to reveal their true beauty. A great entry wine to understand some of the appeal of Mourvèdre."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "The 'baby' mourvèdre vines were established in 1998 from cuttings off the epic 1853-planted Old Garden vineyard. Lots of colour and lots of fruit depth for babies! Rich dark plum, blueberry and black cherry fruits with hints of turned earth, light bramble tones, graphite, dark spice, roasting meats and charcuterie. There is a wee whiff of choc-mint way off in the distance, too, with an impressive fruit density, tight granite dust tannins and bright acid drive finishing pure and savoury."
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Vibrant ruby red colour. Mulberry, raw beef and ironstone aromas. Lashings of blue and purple fruits fill the core whilst it builds layers of anise, black graphite, and dried blood savouries. Tannins have a fine gravel persistence as it rolls long to the dry finish. Remarkable sense of tension and purity at this price point."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Brightly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, raspberry, floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a silky palate that's fleshy and tasty. Well rounded with fine tannins, making it immediately appealing."
Jeni Port, Wine Pilot "These “babies” certainly bring a lot of flavour to the glass. Twenty four-years-old in 2021, they were planted as cuttings from the best vines off the 1853 Old Garden bush vines, so their provenance is assured. Approachable, fruit-fuelled and spice-ladden, Baby Bush is rich in loganberry, bramble and plum fruits matched nicely with the scent and herbal flavour of fennel, oregano and sage. But there is more. A gentle earthy, olive savouriness on the palate brings a layer of added interest. Ripe, cherry pip tannins are discreet and contribute to the overall succulence and deliciousness of this young red."
Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "Made from vines grown off the cuttings of the 1853 “parents” in the oldest Mourvèdre vineyard on the planet. 50% whole bunch in the winemaking and left on skins for 2 to 3 weeks for plenty of lift and punch. Garnet in hue with a bright ermine rim. Gives some ying and yang with lifted old cherry and chocolate ganache, earthy blueberries, fresh cardboard, easy licorice and master stock (anise and beefstock). Surprisingly medium bodied palate juxtaposed with dark fruit and muscular tannins. A perfect foil to cut through young spring lamb."
Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "A ‘selection massale’ from the Old Garden Vineyard which was planted back in 1853. So basically what the team term the ‘babies’ of the parent vineyard. 50% whole bunches and subsequently, maturation for 18 months in seasoned French oak barriques. Deep red hue. This is burly, concentrated and muscular – ideal for those who love a big red. There are notes of coffee grinds, black fruits, herbs, beef stock, warm earth and some truffle notes before a mid-length palate moving to silky tannins with more chocolate on the palate. This should impress over the next six to eight years."
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate "Bush Mourvedre is the littlest sibling in the array of Mourvèdres at this address, and it drinks just like it. It is fresh, young, fun, not complex but equally joyful, spritely! It has notes of mulberry and blackcurrant, and the tannins are a touch more grown up than the flavors would suggest. It's a bit of an "old soul."
Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."
Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley, but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.
Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.
Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, . A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."
James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."
The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.
1 x Hewitson "Ungrafted" Grenache 2023 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
95/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
95/100 Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
95/100 Regan Drew, Wine Pilot
94/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
94/100 Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot
94/100 Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
94/100 The Wine Front
93/100 Annette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot
5 Star Winery - James Halliday
James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Gracefully rich and complex, the wine shows dark berry, cured meat, warm spice and almond notes on the nose. The palate is impressively concentrated and expansive with plush mouthfeel combined with beautifully melded tannins, finishing persistent and velvety. Sensually textured and meticulously balanced, making it captivating and alluring."
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "The wonderful old Grenache vines underpinning this beautiful wine from a beautiful vintage are more than 100 years old. Interesting technique. The fruit was whole bunch fermented in open vats for three weeks and then pressed to old French barriques for another nine months on lees. The approach in the winery has allowed the fruit to express itself without excessive tannin or oak influence. In fact, they are almost dormant in the background, although you know there is tannin support in there. Bursting with red fruits and life. Super wine."
Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "Ungrafted Grenache from the Barossa, under cork, this saw maturation in older French oak barrels. The vines providing the fruit are over a century in age. Purple/mauve in colour, this is simply gorgeous. The aromas here weave throughout plums, strawberries and blackberries with coffee beans, soy and licorice. Seamless in structure, with very good focus and sleek tannins before a long, lingering finish. Love it."
Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "The fruit comes from a centurion (110 years old) vineyard on the banks of the Para River. Whole bunch fermentation and 9 months in old French barriques. Spice and jubey red fruit with coffee grounds, rose petals reinforced by a savoury vein of fresh turned earth and iron. Vibrant and delicate with raspberry crystal fruit ably supported by darker herbed nuances. Tannins are hyperfine and a wonderful frame through a long, long finish. Quite exceptional value."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Sourced from 100-year-old, dry-grown, ungrafted grenache vines aged for 9 months in old French oak. Wild strawberry, red plum and raspberry fruit notes with underlying hints of spice, gingerbread, rose petal, citrus blossom, white pepper and earth. Beautifully fine, sandy tannins provide the canvas, bright acidity the drive, there's a lot of enjoyment here; cellaring potential, too."
Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot "With layers of jubey raspberry fruit, cherry cola spice and a savoury stemmy element, this Barossa Valley Grenache is from rare century-old, ungrafted vines grown in deep sandy soils, and is whole bunch fermented in open vats and matured in old French barrels. With lingering cedary tannins, I find it the most savoury of Dean’s wines and a brilliant match for slow roasted porchetta."
Jeni Port, Wine Pilot "Old, dry-grown Grenache vines on own roots (ungrafted) are an increasing rarity, so a wine like this becomes a celebration of sorts. It makes for a powerful statement in that it isn’t a big wine but rather an intense, concentrated ball of the most delicious aromas and fruit flavours. Black cherry, juniper, rosemary, liquorice, a touch of clove and chocolate alight the aroma. Medium bodied, deep in fruit concentration and offset by fine tannins, the palate brings out the grape’s florals and herbal notes in league with plum and cherry. A flourish of sinewy, clean, astringent dryness to close. Great stuff."
Annette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot "As I was pouring this wine – the pale ruby tones hinted this was going to be a cracker. I am loving this new wave of ethereal Grenaches, and this wine does not disappoint! Whole bunch and old barriques sound good already. So so pretty, I was getting candy floss, crystalline violets and a lovely lightness on the palate. This airy Grenache has so much good about it and I am loving the light touch- pretty florals bound across the palate, fine powdery tannins support with a lick of baking spice oak while the constant violet prettiness ripples through the palate. Yum."
Winemaker "The grapes from these ungrafted Grenache vines were hand-picked, whole-bunch fermented in open vats, matured in old French barrels on lees then carefully racked and bottled as an exclusive cuvée."
100% Grenache
Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."
Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley, but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.
Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.
Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, Hewitson also produces award-winning Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."
James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."
The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.
A beautiful, delicious value pack of 6 South Australian wines, all well-rated and award-winning, for under $50 a bottle. Featuring 2 Shiraz, 2 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 Mourvèdre and 1 Grenache, this is a fantastic selection showcasing some of South Australia’s favourite varieties. Buy Singapore’s favourite wines today.
1 x Mojo Shiraz 2021 ~ McLaren Vale, South Australia
Bronze - Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
Gold - New World Wine Awards 2021
Aaron Brasher, The Real Review "Dark red and youthful in the glass. Aromas of charry oak, plum, mulberry and dried herbs. The palate is soft and juicy, all dark fruits, chocolate and cedary oak. Generously flavoured and good value"
Mojo work with growers across South Australia to create a range of wines that capture the unique characteristics of each region and varietal. Free from the constraint of owning their own vineyards they believe they are able to make wines that each have their own unique story. Each harvest Mojo use the best grapes of the season in each region.
The Limestone Coast is a renowned wine region located in the southeastern part of South Australia, Australia. It is named after the unique limestone soils that characterize the area and contribute to the distinctive terroir of the region. The Limestone Coast is known for producing high-quality wines, particularly reds and whites, and it's divided into several subregions, each with its own microclimate and specialties.
Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are usually pronounced.
1 x Bruno Shiraz 2021 - Barossa Valley, South Australia
Winemaker "Density is evident from the first whiff; a dark, brooding core of blackberry fruit with a touch of anise-like spice. On the palate, cool and poised yet generous and mouth-filling; a mash of wild blackberry, salted plum and blueberry fruits which provides a touch of mid palate sweetness and refreshing minerality. The finish is fresh and precise, with vibrant acidity, clovey spice and finely etched graphite like tannins."
100% Shiraz
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sourced from old-vine vineyards across the Barossa Valley, this wine delivers as you expect at a price you perhaps don’t. Blackberry, anise, salted plum and clove.
Bruno is a homage. A local grower whose commitment to his vines and contribution to wine are so outstanding, he deserves a nod. Bruno captures an individual’s passionate dedication to their life amongst the vines. In this release, our hero has hand selected premium blocks of Barossan Shiraz, to craft his name sake.
The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.
Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.
1 x Patrick of Coonawarra Methode Cabernet Eucalypt 2021 ~ Coonawarra ~ South Australia
93/100 Mike Bennie
91/100 Q Wine
Bronze - Erin Larkin
Bronze - Huon Hooke
Mike Bennie "It’s such a compelling wine, you hound the glass, yes, eucalyptus is distinct, almost resinous to taste, but cabernet fruit and tannin are up to task and it feels like serious seasoning rather than gimmick. Peppermint, plum, tense sheath of tannin, pepper, dark chocolate jostle with that gum leaf seasoning. Texture is superb, length is too. Not a curio, a fantastic expression."
Erin Larkin "...This is certainly leafy, minty cabernet, and the power of suggestion is strong – I am literally searching for eucalypt. It is inchoate, berry laden and nice, ............ Packaged in a cool squat bottle, sealed under diam and colourful wax. Grapes planted within 50m of a row of gum trees were harvested, pressed with stems and wild fermented. Basket pressed and transferred to old oak puncheons. The theory was to test the hypothesis that vineyards amongst gumtrees uptake the aroma and character of their environment."
Huon Hooke "Very deep, dark colour with purple and black tints, the bouquet sweetly gumleafy and lifted, the palate again minty and it has that slightly raw edge of minty wines. The wine is intended to showcase the eucalyptus character and make a feature of it, and it succeeds. The tannins are light but somewhat firm; the fruit is front and centre."
Winemaker "The eucalypt flavour this year is quite pronounced when you first smell it, but then quickly develops into a luscious cherry raspberry character. You pick up the hint of eucalypt, then the fruit flavours come through after that. Méthode Eucalypt has more acidity this year than it did in 2020. I think it is overall better balanced, with the fruit, acidity and alcohol in quite a good balance with the eucalyptus a little more in the background. It is slightly lower alcohol, and feels softer and perhaps a bit more savoury to me. It reminds me a lot of a Grenache with that spicy drinking red fruit character. I’m really excited about it."
Boutique Wine Show "Balanced minty/Eucalyptus aromas and flavours add to the Cabernet Sauvignon’s complexity, creating a uniquely Australian wine. It is a wine that expresses terroir in the true sense of the word."
Patrick's of Coonawarra was founded by Patrick Tocaciu; one of Australia's leading wine (and AFL football) figures. Patrick's reputation for producing exceptional wine earned him many international accolades for the major labels he worked as Chief Winemaker, including; Tollana, Penfolds, and Hollick Wines. Patrick's distinguished reputation continued with the establishment of his own Patrick of Coonawarra Estate label. The wines are built on the solid foundation of extensive estate vineyards: 36 hectares in Coonawarra and 42 hectares in Wrattonbully. The Wrattonbully plantings contain shiraz, sauvignon blanc, and some of the riesling. All of the cabernet is grown in Coonawarra. The Estate is now managed by his eonologist son, Luke who continues the tradition of producing wines of varietal and regional excellence.
Coonawarra is the most important wine region within the Limestone Coast zone of South Australia, credited with producing some of the best red wines in the country, and often described as Australia's most famous terroir. The region's prime Terra Rossa land, which has a reddish-brown topsoil over a thick layer of soft limestone, covers a narrow strip only 12 kilometres long. The reddish colour of the soil is caused by iron-oxide (rust) formations in the clay. Vineyards on this soil benefit from good drainage and nutrient-holding capacity. It is known for the Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced on its "terra rossa" soil. Coonawarra is an Aboriginal word meaning "Honeysuckle". It is about 380 km southeast of Adelaide, close to the border with Victoria.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
1 x Patrick of Coonawarra Two Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 ~ Coonawarra, South Australia
90/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review
94/100 James Halliday Wine Companion
Silver - The Melbourne International Beverage Competition
James Halliday Wine Companion "It has a pleasantly savoury makeup throughout the palate.."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep, dark, brick-red to ruby colours, with a mocha, dark chocolate and earthy note, which almost suggests slight forward development, the palate confirming that it is a little lacking vitality. It has richness and concentration, but is not developing in a way that suggests further cellaring."
The wine was aged for 28 months in new American & Second Use French, tightly grained, barrels.
Patrick's of Coonawarra was founded by Patrick Tocaciu; one of Australia's leading wine (and AFL football) figures. Patrick's reputation for producing exceptional wine earned him many international accolades for the major labels he worked as Chief Winemaker, including; Tollana, Penfolds, and Hollick Wines. Patrick's distinguished reputation continued with the establishment of his own Patrick of Coonawarra Estate label. The wines are built on the solid foundation of extensive estate vineyards: 36 hectares in Coonawarra and 42 hectares in Wrattonbully. The Wrattonbully plantings contain shiraz, sauvignon blanc, and some of the riesling. All of the cabernet is grown in Coonawarra. The Estate is now managed by his eonologist son, Luke who continues the tradition of producing wines of varietal and regional excellence.
Coonawarra is the most important wine region within South Australia, credited with producing some of the best red wines in the entire country, and often described as Australia's most famous terroir. .
Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.
1 x Hewitson "Baby Bush" Mourvèdre 2021 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
94/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
93/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
93/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review
92/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92/100 Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
92/100 Regan Drew, Wine Pilot
92/100 Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
90/100 Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
90/100 The Wine Front
5 Star Winery - James Halliday
James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "So, this beaut little Mourvèdre is based on fruit created by taking cuttings from the Old Garden Vineyard, planted in 1853. It is such a brilliant and vibrant example of this terrific variety. I have seen this wine evolve over many years, and I have to say it just seems to get better each year. The balance of the fruit and oak is harmonious, allowing the fragrances and seductive aromas to reveal their true beauty. A great entry wine to understand some of the appeal of Mourvèdre."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "The 'baby' mourvèdre vines were established in 1998 from cuttings off the epic 1853-planted Old Garden vineyard. Lots of colour and lots of fruit depth for babies! Rich dark plum, blueberry and black cherry fruits with hints of turned earth, light bramble tones, graphite, dark spice, roasting meats and charcuterie. There is a wee whiff of choc-mint way off in the distance, too, with an impressive fruit density, tight granite dust tannins and bright acid drive finishing pure and savoury."
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "Vibrant ruby red colour. Mulberry, raw beef and ironstone aromas. Lashings of blue and purple fruits fill the core whilst it builds layers of anise, black graphite, and dried blood savouries. Tannins have a fine gravel persistence as it rolls long to the dry finish. Remarkable sense of tension and purity at this price point."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Brightly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, raspberry, floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a silky palate that's fleshy and tasty. Well rounded with fine tannins, making it immediately appealing."
Jeni Port, Wine Pilot "These “babies” certainly bring a lot of flavour to the glass. Twenty four-years-old in 2021, they were planted as cuttings from the best vines off the 1853 Old Garden bush vines, so their provenance is assured. Approachable, fruit-fuelled and spice-ladden, Baby Bush is rich in loganberry, bramble and plum fruits matched nicely with the scent and herbal flavour of fennel, oregano and sage. But there is more. A gentle earthy, olive savouriness on the palate brings a layer of added interest. Ripe, cherry pip tannins are discreet and contribute to the overall succulence and deliciousness of this young red."
Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "Made from vines grown off the cuttings of the 1853 “parents” in the oldest Mourvèdre vineyard on the planet. 50% whole bunch in the winemaking and left on skins for 2 to 3 weeks for plenty of lift and punch. Garnet in hue with a bright ermine rim. Gives some ying and yang with lifted old cherry and chocolate ganache, earthy blueberries, fresh cardboard, easy licorice and master stock (anise and beefstock). Surprisingly medium bodied palate juxtaposed with dark fruit and muscular tannins. A perfect foil to cut through young spring lamb."
Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "A ‘selection massale’ from the Old Garden Vineyard which was planted back in 1853. So basically what the team term the ‘babies’ of the parent vineyard. 50% whole bunches and subsequently, maturation for 18 months in seasoned French oak barriques. Deep red hue. This is burly, concentrated and muscular – ideal for those who love a big red. There are notes of coffee grinds, black fruits, herbs, beef stock, warm earth and some truffle notes before a mid-length palate moving to silky tannins with more chocolate on the palate. This should impress over the next six to eight years."
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate "Bush Mourvedre is the littlest sibling in the array of Mourvèdres at this address, and it drinks just like it. It is fresh, young, fun, not complex but equally joyful, spritely! It has notes of mulberry and blackcurrant, and the tannins are a touch more grown up than the flavors would suggest. It's a bit of an "old soul."
Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."
Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley, but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.
Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.
Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, . A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."
James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."
The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.
1 x Hewitson "Ungrafted" Grenache 2023 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
95/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
95/100 Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
95/100 Regan Drew, Wine Pilot
94/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
94/100 Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot
94/100 Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
94/100 The Wine Front
93/100 Annette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot
5 Star Winery - James Halliday
James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Gracefully rich and complex, the wine shows dark berry, cured meat, warm spice and almond notes on the nose. The palate is impressively concentrated and expansive with plush mouthfeel combined with beautifully melded tannins, finishing persistent and velvety. Sensually textured and meticulously balanced, making it captivating and alluring."
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "The wonderful old Grenache vines underpinning this beautiful wine from a beautiful vintage are more than 100 years old. Interesting technique. The fruit was whole bunch fermented in open vats for three weeks and then pressed to old French barriques for another nine months on lees. The approach in the winery has allowed the fruit to express itself without excessive tannin or oak influence. In fact, they are almost dormant in the background, although you know there is tannin support in there. Bursting with red fruits and life. Super wine."
Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "Ungrafted Grenache from the Barossa, under cork, this saw maturation in older French oak barrels. The vines providing the fruit are over a century in age. Purple/mauve in colour, this is simply gorgeous. The aromas here weave throughout plums, strawberries and blackberries with coffee beans, soy and licorice. Seamless in structure, with very good focus and sleek tannins before a long, lingering finish. Love it."
Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "The fruit comes from a centurion (110 years old) vineyard on the banks of the Para River. Whole bunch fermentation and 9 months in old French barriques. Spice and jubey red fruit with coffee grounds, rose petals reinforced by a savoury vein of fresh turned earth and iron. Vibrant and delicate with raspberry crystal fruit ably supported by darker herbed nuances. Tannins are hyperfine and a wonderful frame through a long, long finish. Quite exceptional value."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Sourced from 100-year-old, dry-grown, ungrafted grenache vines aged for 9 months in old French oak. Wild strawberry, red plum and raspberry fruit notes with underlying hints of spice, gingerbread, rose petal, citrus blossom, white pepper and earth. Beautifully fine, sandy tannins provide the canvas, bright acidity the drive, there's a lot of enjoyment here; cellaring potential, too."
Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot "With layers of jubey raspberry fruit, cherry cola spice and a savoury stemmy element, this Barossa Valley Grenache is from rare century-old, ungrafted vines grown in deep sandy soils, and is whole bunch fermented in open vats and matured in old French barrels. With lingering cedary tannins, I find it the most savoury of Dean’s wines and a brilliant match for slow roasted porchetta."
Jeni Port, Wine Pilot "Old, dry-grown Grenache vines on own roots (ungrafted) are an increasing rarity, so a wine like this becomes a celebration of sorts. It makes for a powerful statement in that it isn’t a big wine but rather an intense, concentrated ball of the most delicious aromas and fruit flavours. Black cherry, juniper, rosemary, liquorice, a touch of clove and chocolate alight the aroma. Medium bodied, deep in fruit concentration and offset by fine tannins, the palate brings out the grape’s florals and herbal notes in league with plum and cherry. A flourish of sinewy, clean, astringent dryness to close. Great stuff."
Annette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot "As I was pouring this wine – the pale ruby tones hinted this was going to be a cracker. I am loving this new wave of ethereal Grenaches, and this wine does not disappoint! Whole bunch and old barriques sound good already. So so pretty, I was getting candy floss, crystalline violets and a lovely lightness on the palate. This airy Grenache has so much good about it and I am loving the light touch- pretty florals bound across the palate, fine powdery tannins support with a lick of baking spice oak while the constant violet prettiness ripples through the palate. Yum."
Winemaker "The grapes from these ungrafted Grenache vines were hand-picked, whole-bunch fermented in open vats, matured in old French barrels on lees then carefully racked and bottled as an exclusive cuvée."
100% Grenache
Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."
Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley, but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.
Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.
Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, Hewitson also produces award-winning Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."
James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."
The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.