Hewitson, 'The Old Garden' Mourvèdre 2020
DESCRIPTION
Hewitson is not your average winemaker. Dean Hewitson, aka the ‘Mad Hatter,’ makes extraordinary wine, some from extraordinarily old vines that date back to 1853 (P.P. - pre-phylloxera). One of these Mourvèdre vines, found in The Old Garden vineyard, is one of the oldest in the world. This eponymous wine is both rare and remarkable. It is pure warmth and silk, thanks to an aromatic assortment box filled with black cherry, clove, pepper and licorice. The taste buds are then led to savour notes of orange peel, chocolate and woodsy spices. The Old Garden invokes the senses and promises an epicurean adventure that pairs quite nicely with grilled lamb, wild mushroom risotto, or a sea-salt chocolate bar.
REGION
Barossa Valley
Australia
The Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s most prestigious wine regions. Known for its century-old vines, it produces some of the country’s finest red wines—powerful, concentrated Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache. This iconic terroir is also home to a unique style of unoaked Semillon: crisp, vibrant, and citrusy. If you're looking for a great Australian wine, Barossa is always a safe bet.
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I really love this wine, first for its grape variety, which offers beautiful spices and lovely roundness, with lots of expression. It's exactly the style of wine I appreciate: lightly oaked, sunny and ripe. It would perfectly accompany a nice grilled dish or meat.
