Celebrate the craftsmanship of one of Barossa's most respected wineries with the Hewitson Barossa Vineyard Collection. This handpicked selection showcases the distinctive character of the Barossa through premium wines crafted with passion, balance, and regional expression. From vibrant whites to rich, full-flavoured reds, each bottle reflects Hewitson's commitment to quality and the exceptional vineyards that have made Barossa one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or enjoying at home, this collection delivers outstanding flavour, authenticity, and value.
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
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."
Winemaker "This younger example of Mourvèdre is a ‘Selection Massale’, or cuttings, from our 1853 Old Garden Vineyard. We commenced planting this vineyard in 1998, to ensure a continuation of the 1853 Mourvèdre legacy. Selection Massale is a traditional way of propagating from exceptional, ancient vines. Born from excellent stock, our parent vineyard is known to be the oldest Mourvèdre in the world and has passed on a notable high quality of fruit"
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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.
2 x Hewitson "Old Garden" Mourvèdre 2010 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
97/100 James Halliday 96/100 Decanter 96/100 The Wine Front
James Halliday 5 Star Winery James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020 James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017 Top Rated Other Red and Blend of the Year 2024 - Halliday Wine Companion
James Halliday "Clear crimson; a wine that is complete and confident in itself, effortlessly filling the bouquet and palate with its small red and black fruits, a shimmer of tannins throughout, and a lingering finish. Vines planted 1853."
Decanter "Dark, heady spice and orange peel notes saturate the red cherry and blackberry fruit; terrific vinosity, well-framed by textured tannins."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "With a medium density of garnet color, the 2010 Mourvedre Old Garden is evolving into a meat and earth-laced bake berry and preserved plum character with nuances of new leather and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers plenty of earthy/savory flavor with a firm backbone of chewy tannins and a good, long finish."
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.
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 Riesling and 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 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 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."
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
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."
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."
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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.
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 Mad Hatter Shiraz 2022 - Barossa Valley, South Australia
94/100 Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate 93/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 92/100 The Wine Front
5 Star Winery - James Halliday James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020 James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017 10 Vineyards Behind The World's Most Famous Wines - Wine Enthusiasts
Gold - Paris Wine Cup 2023 Gold - Paris Wine Cup 2022
Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate "This 2021 Shiraz The Mad Hatter is wildly aromatic! One would swear it had a little Viognier included in the mix, although nothing listed on the website or back label indicates this. It's an elegant, floral, pretty wine with layers of spice and detail. In the mouth, this is all about licorice, violets, Morello cherries, some kirsch, Tina wafers, mulberry, blueberry, strawberry at the height of summer and orange peel. There is a note of clove, even. All good things happening here. It is fresh, vibrant, lively, modern, dappled and always moving—really good."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "The Mad Hatter represents a parcel selection from sites across the Barossa. The fruit is ripe and velvety, all blackberry and blueberries with hints of baking spices, vanillin oak, chocolate, ginger snaps, violets and lighter notes of tobacco lead and roasting meats. There's a pithiness to the fine tannins, which gently tug at the roof of the mouth, slowly fading away with ripe, spiced fruits and a pleasing sense of harmony."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep purple-red colour with a mulchy/humus touch to the blackberry fruit and coffee grounds aromas, the wine is full-bodied and raunchy, with rustic tannins and big bold flavour. Cellaring may soften the parts and bring them together better.
In early 2021, leading global publication Wine Enthusiast included Hewitson in its top 10 list of “Vineyards Behind the World’s Most Famous Wines” alongside heralded blocks in Burgundy, Champagne, Piedmont and Napa Valley.
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."
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 Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."
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 The Dorrien Bank Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 96/100 Jeni Port, Wine Pilot 95/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot 95/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 94/100 Regan Drew, Wine Pilot 94/100 Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot 94/100 Gary Walsh, Wine Front 93/100 Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate 92/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review 92/100 Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide
5 Star Winery - James Halliday James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020 James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Superbly fruited and enticing, the wine shows cassis, toasty oak, olive, warm spice and vanilla characters, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate offering rich texture backed by finely pitched tannins, finishing persistent and structured. Wonderfully styled with delectable varietal flavours, making it highly enjoyable."
Jeni Port, Wine Pilot "Dorrien Cabernet Sauvignon has always had a touch of class, a memory first planted by the great Cabernets produced in the Barossa sub-region by Seppelt. The Dorrien Bank vineyard – situated on the sandy loam bank of the Para River – doesn’t disappoint in producing an engaging, flavoursome Cabernet that sings. Black as night in hue. Graphite, pencil lead oak notes combine with loganberry, blackberry, crushed herbs, mint and spice aromas. There’s no denying that Dorrien Bank is big in personality, full-on in the richness and oak stakes, but it handles it so well. The winemaker’s hand has constructed one smart Cabernet full of flavour, structure and interest. Chocolate, liquorice, earth, leather, nutmeg and a whisper of gentle leafiness join forces with woodsy oak spice to command the drinker’s attention. And then it keeps it. Bravo."
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "The fruit was sourced from the Dorrien subregion which sits on the left bank of the Para River that cuts through the Barossa Valley. It’s such a smooth and seamlessly woven cabernet that has been worked with a mix of new and older French oak for about 18 months. Powerful varietal blackcurrant and savoury plum aromas with a subtle cedary influence. The tannins are quite chalky and firm which suits the power and intensity of the fruit. Bright and lively with great length. Well-suited to cellaring"
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Classic left bank cabernet sauvignon. Left bank of the Para River that is, in the famed subregion of Dorrien. Deep magenta/crimson with fruit aromas of plush blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant. Nary a herbaceous note to be found. It's all layered spice, licorice, créme de cassis, kirsch, tobacco pouch and softly spoken cedar tones. Weighty and wonderfully ripe and silken, tannins superfine and melting back into the black fruits and finishing long, fruit pure with a slightly savoury lean."
Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "After a boundary realignment with a neighbour in 2019, Hewitson acquired 3 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon. Planted in 1996 in the sub-region of Dorrien on the left bank of the Para River that runs through the Barossa, it was re-worked over 3 years ‘from head to toe.’ Winemaking sees 10% whole bunch in the ferment and held on skins for 3 weeks with 18 months maturation in new and used French oak barriques. Opens with dark chocolate coating blackcurrant, raspberry and cassis aromas. Spearmint highlight over tobacco pouch and rain drenched eucalypts. Oak presents a touch of spice, cedar and vanilla. The medium body offers plenty of red fruit fleshiness with just-picked blackberry freshness and lift, supported by black olive savouriness. Tannins are ripe and supple, the oak giving a kiss of spice through a tail focused and long."
Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot "Planted in 1996, grapes for this new red from Dean Hewitson were estate-grown in the famous Dorrien sub-region that lies on the left bank of the Para River running through the Barossa Valley. The 2022 Dorrien Bank is bright and understandably youthful in the glass, with aromas of blackcurrant and boysenberry underpinned with baked plum pie, light leafy mint notes and the savoury French oak of vanilla, cedar and chocolate. Full-bodied, it has the richness of a Cadbury’s fruit and nut chocolate bar in great balance with fine acidity weaving throughout and chewy tannins to finish."
Gary Walsh, Wine Front "Vines planted in 1996, and I think of the Seppelt Dorrien Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon of the same year, which was a great wine. Bottled in a Burgundy bottle, which is a quirky choice! There’s a bit of oak here, but gee, Cabernet handles it so much better than Mourvèdre does. Cassis, chocolate, mint, pencils, spice, quite some perfume too. It’s full-bodied, but only just, lavish ripe dark fruit, creamy spicy oak, balanced acidity, deep and rich, tannin is plush and velvety, and the finish is long, and packed with dark cherry and cocoa."
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate "The 2022 The Dorrien Bank is full-flavored and fleshy, with dried herbs and graphite woven through the generous fruit on the mid-palate. There are several thinly veiled references to Bordeaux on the back label, and the wine is so hemispherically different to those wines. This presents as warm-climate Cabernet Sauvignon, but it retains some freshness and detail on the mid-palate, which I think is an asset. There are notes of chewing tobacco and raspberry, peppercorns and lead pencil, with a sway of cedar and baking spice through the finish. Smart."
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "nk black core, barely fading into deep ruby rim. Heady nose of blackberry pastilles, vanilla cola and cigar leaf aromatics. Rich, plush and full on the palate, sweet black fruits with subtle cola spics and hints of cigar box all flow across the tongue. Good length brought by sandy tannins that carry right to the end, leaving a bone-dry finish."
Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide "Deep crimson. Attractive blackcurrant, chinotto leafy aromas with sea-breezy notes. Smooth and glossy with ample cassis, touch minty flavours, fine al dente/leafy textures and underlying savoury notes. Bittersweet at the finish."
Annette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot "Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% whole bunch coaxes the black fruit perfume to swirl up and out of the glass. The deep ruby colour pops as does the ripest mulberry and blueberry fruits, vanilla and baking spice oak adds some depth to the fruit profile, reminiscent of a warmed fruit pie. Oak is noticable and so is the fruit but there is no jamminess, just a moderate weight supporting ripe and plush tannins that finish with a chalky attack to liven up your palate ready for the next sip. It really is a juxtaposition of silky ripe fruit and structure."
Winemaker "Through a boundary realignment with its neighbour in 2019, Hewitson acquired 3 Ha of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted 1996 with the lauded LC14 clone in the sub-region of Dorrien, on the left bank of the Para River that runs through Barossa Valley. This bedrock acquisition provided the opportunity to create a great Cabernet Sauvignon from this famous sub-region. Over the next three years the vineyard was re-worked from head to toe including subterranean drainage then micro-batch winemaking followed its evolution. Patience has been rewarded with the release of estate-grown The Dorrien Bank Cabernet Sauvignon."
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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 Riesling and 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 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 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.
Celebrate the craftsmanship of one of Barossa's most respected wineries with the Hewitson Barossa Vineyard Collection. This handpicked selection showcases the distinctive character of the Barossa through premium wines crafted with passion, balance, and regional expression. From vibrant whites to rich, full-flavoured reds, each bottle reflects Hewitson's commitment to quality and the exceptional vineyards that have made Barossa one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or enjoying at home, this collection delivers outstanding flavour, authenticity, and value.
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
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."
Winemaker "This younger example of Mourvèdre is a ‘Selection Massale’, or cuttings, from our 1853 Old Garden Vineyard. We commenced planting this vineyard in 1998, to ensure a continuation of the 1853 Mourvèdre legacy. Selection Massale is a traditional way of propagating from exceptional, ancient vines. Born from excellent stock, our parent vineyard is known to be the oldest Mourvèdre in the world and has passed on a notable high quality of fruit"
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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.
2 x Hewitson "Old Garden" Mourvèdre 2010 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
97/100 James Halliday 96/100 Decanter 96/100 The Wine Front
James Halliday 5 Star Winery James Suckling Top 100 Top Value Wine 2020 James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017 Top Rated Other Red and Blend of the Year 2024 - Halliday Wine Companion
James Halliday "Clear crimson; a wine that is complete and confident in itself, effortlessly filling the bouquet and palate with its small red and black fruits, a shimmer of tannins throughout, and a lingering finish. Vines planted 1853."
Decanter "Dark, heady spice and orange peel notes saturate the red cherry and blackberry fruit; terrific vinosity, well-framed by textured tannins."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "With a medium density of garnet color, the 2010 Mourvedre Old Garden is evolving into a meat and earth-laced bake berry and preserved plum character with nuances of new leather and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers plenty of earthy/savory flavor with a firm backbone of chewy tannins and a good, long finish."
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.
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 Riesling and 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 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 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."
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
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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."
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.
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 Mad Hatter Shiraz 2022 - Barossa Valley, South Australia
94/100 Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate 93/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 92/100 The Wine Front
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Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate "This 2021 Shiraz The Mad Hatter is wildly aromatic! One would swear it had a little Viognier included in the mix, although nothing listed on the website or back label indicates this. It's an elegant, floral, pretty wine with layers of spice and detail. In the mouth, this is all about licorice, violets, Morello cherries, some kirsch, Tina wafers, mulberry, blueberry, strawberry at the height of summer and orange peel. There is a note of clove, even. All good things happening here. It is fresh, vibrant, lively, modern, dappled and always moving—really good."
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "The Mad Hatter represents a parcel selection from sites across the Barossa. The fruit is ripe and velvety, all blackberry and blueberries with hints of baking spices, vanillin oak, chocolate, ginger snaps, violets and lighter notes of tobacco lead and roasting meats. There's a pithiness to the fine tannins, which gently tug at the roof of the mouth, slowly fading away with ripe, spiced fruits and a pleasing sense of harmony."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep purple-red colour with a mulchy/humus touch to the blackberry fruit and coffee grounds aromas, the wine is full-bodied and raunchy, with rustic tannins and big bold flavour. Cellaring may soften the parts and bring them together better.
In early 2021, leading global publication Wine Enthusiast included Hewitson in its top 10 list of “Vineyards Behind the World’s Most Famous Wines” alongside heralded blocks in Burgundy, Champagne, Piedmont and Napa Valley.
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."
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 Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."
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 The Dorrien Bank Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – Barossa Valley, South Australia
96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 96/100 Jeni Port, Wine Pilot 95/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot 95/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion 94/100 Regan Drew, Wine Pilot 94/100 Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot 94/100 Gary Walsh, Wine Front 93/100 Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate 92/100 Stuart Knox, The Real Review 92/100 Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide
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Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Superbly fruited and enticing, the wine shows cassis, toasty oak, olive, warm spice and vanilla characters, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate offering rich texture backed by finely pitched tannins, finishing persistent and structured. Wonderfully styled with delectable varietal flavours, making it highly enjoyable."
Jeni Port, Wine Pilot "Dorrien Cabernet Sauvignon has always had a touch of class, a memory first planted by the great Cabernets produced in the Barossa sub-region by Seppelt. The Dorrien Bank vineyard – situated on the sandy loam bank of the Para River – doesn’t disappoint in producing an engaging, flavoursome Cabernet that sings. Black as night in hue. Graphite, pencil lead oak notes combine with loganberry, blackberry, crushed herbs, mint and spice aromas. There’s no denying that Dorrien Bank is big in personality, full-on in the richness and oak stakes, but it handles it so well. The winemaker’s hand has constructed one smart Cabernet full of flavour, structure and interest. Chocolate, liquorice, earth, leather, nutmeg and a whisper of gentle leafiness join forces with woodsy oak spice to command the drinker’s attention. And then it keeps it. Bravo."
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "The fruit was sourced from the Dorrien subregion which sits on the left bank of the Para River that cuts through the Barossa Valley. It’s such a smooth and seamlessly woven cabernet that has been worked with a mix of new and older French oak for about 18 months. Powerful varietal blackcurrant and savoury plum aromas with a subtle cedary influence. The tannins are quite chalky and firm which suits the power and intensity of the fruit. Bright and lively with great length. Well-suited to cellaring"
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Classic left bank cabernet sauvignon. Left bank of the Para River that is, in the famed subregion of Dorrien. Deep magenta/crimson with fruit aromas of plush blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant. Nary a herbaceous note to be found. It's all layered spice, licorice, créme de cassis, kirsch, tobacco pouch and softly spoken cedar tones. Weighty and wonderfully ripe and silken, tannins superfine and melting back into the black fruits and finishing long, fruit pure with a slightly savoury lean."
Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "After a boundary realignment with a neighbour in 2019, Hewitson acquired 3 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon. Planted in 1996 in the sub-region of Dorrien on the left bank of the Para River that runs through the Barossa, it was re-worked over 3 years ‘from head to toe.’ Winemaking sees 10% whole bunch in the ferment and held on skins for 3 weeks with 18 months maturation in new and used French oak barriques. Opens with dark chocolate coating blackcurrant, raspberry and cassis aromas. Spearmint highlight over tobacco pouch and rain drenched eucalypts. Oak presents a touch of spice, cedar and vanilla. The medium body offers plenty of red fruit fleshiness with just-picked blackberry freshness and lift, supported by black olive savouriness. Tannins are ripe and supple, the oak giving a kiss of spice through a tail focused and long."
Melissa Moore, Wine Pilot "Planted in 1996, grapes for this new red from Dean Hewitson were estate-grown in the famous Dorrien sub-region that lies on the left bank of the Para River running through the Barossa Valley. The 2022 Dorrien Bank is bright and understandably youthful in the glass, with aromas of blackcurrant and boysenberry underpinned with baked plum pie, light leafy mint notes and the savoury French oak of vanilla, cedar and chocolate. Full-bodied, it has the richness of a Cadbury’s fruit and nut chocolate bar in great balance with fine acidity weaving throughout and chewy tannins to finish."
Gary Walsh, Wine Front "Vines planted in 1996, and I think of the Seppelt Dorrien Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon of the same year, which was a great wine. Bottled in a Burgundy bottle, which is a quirky choice! There’s a bit of oak here, but gee, Cabernet handles it so much better than Mourvèdre does. Cassis, chocolate, mint, pencils, spice, quite some perfume too. It’s full-bodied, but only just, lavish ripe dark fruit, creamy spicy oak, balanced acidity, deep and rich, tannin is plush and velvety, and the finish is long, and packed with dark cherry and cocoa."
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate "The 2022 The Dorrien Bank is full-flavored and fleshy, with dried herbs and graphite woven through the generous fruit on the mid-palate. There are several thinly veiled references to Bordeaux on the back label, and the wine is so hemispherically different to those wines. This presents as warm-climate Cabernet Sauvignon, but it retains some freshness and detail on the mid-palate, which I think is an asset. There are notes of chewing tobacco and raspberry, peppercorns and lead pencil, with a sway of cedar and baking spice through the finish. Smart."
Stuart Knox, The Real Review "nk black core, barely fading into deep ruby rim. Heady nose of blackberry pastilles, vanilla cola and cigar leaf aromatics. Rich, plush and full on the palate, sweet black fruits with subtle cola spics and hints of cigar box all flow across the tongue. Good length brought by sandy tannins that carry right to the end, leaving a bone-dry finish."
Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide "Deep crimson. Attractive blackcurrant, chinotto leafy aromas with sea-breezy notes. Smooth and glossy with ample cassis, touch minty flavours, fine al dente/leafy textures and underlying savoury notes. Bittersweet at the finish."
Annette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot "Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% whole bunch coaxes the black fruit perfume to swirl up and out of the glass. The deep ruby colour pops as does the ripest mulberry and blueberry fruits, vanilla and baking spice oak adds some depth to the fruit profile, reminiscent of a warmed fruit pie. Oak is noticable and so is the fruit but there is no jamminess, just a moderate weight supporting ripe and plush tannins that finish with a chalky attack to liven up your palate ready for the next sip. It really is a juxtaposition of silky ripe fruit and structure."
Winemaker "Through a boundary realignment with its neighbour in 2019, Hewitson acquired 3 Ha of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted 1996 with the lauded LC14 clone in the sub-region of Dorrien, on the left bank of the Para River that runs through Barossa Valley. This bedrock acquisition provided the opportunity to create a great Cabernet Sauvignon from this famous sub-region. Over the next three years the vineyard was re-worked from head to toe including subterranean drainage then micro-batch winemaking followed its evolution. Patience has been rewarded with the release of estate-grown The Dorrien Bank Cabernet Sauvignon."
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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 Riesling and 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 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 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.
