{"title":"Hewitson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Hewitson, a Barossa icon producing powerful, old-vine Shiraz and Grenache. Shop distinctive, cellar-worthy Australian wines with heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-hewitson-1853-barrel-shiraz-mourvedre-1-5l","title":"2021 Hewitson 1853 Barrel Shiraz Mourvèdre 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, prior to bottling the Old Garden Mourvèdre and Monopole Shiraz Vineyards, Dean meticulously chooses the finest barrel from each. Thus, BARREL 1853 emerges as a harmonious fusion of Old Garden Mourvèdre and Monopole Shiraz, both sourced exclusively from vines dating back to 1853. Its uniqueness is unparalleled and irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol ABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Hewitson Barrel 1853 Shiraz Mourvèdre is a rare and unique wine, blended from the best barrel each of the Monopole Shiraz and Old Garden Mourvèdre exclusively from 1853 vine age provenance. The 2021 vintage is fragrantly abundant with redcurrant, blackberry, and jubey raspberry aromas layered over milk chocolate, cedar and vanilla of new and seasoned French barriques, and hints of leather and spice. The texture is creamy and smooth but there’s balance in the acidity to freshen, with silky tannins that run alongside the berried fruit concentration. SM without the G, this wine is a study in structure, elegance, fruit power and longevity with that velvety middle palate that Dean Hewitson is such a master of. The Barrel 1853 is modern exemplar of wine that will drink impeccably tonight or still be developing contentedly in twenty years. \u003cstrong\u003e99 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa Moore, Wine Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A barrel selection from the outstanding 2021 Barossan vintage, which turns out to be an equal blend of Old Garden Mourvèdre and Monopole Shiraz, both 1853-planted vines and 20 months in oak. It's such a beautifully composed wine, a study into ancient vine texture and grace with intuitive winemaking simpatico with such an important resource. Pristine plummy fruits with red fruit top notes. Harmonious and endlessly complex with layers of fine spice, pomegranate, sage, bay leaf, roasting meats, forest floor, mountain herbs, wildflowers, leather, cedar and earth. The meeting of fruit and oak is seamless; everything in its right place. Tannins chalky and fine, sour cherry acidity perfectly poised, the finish super long and savoury pure. It's a wine to get wrapped up in, and it's just fantastic. \u003cstrong\u003e98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is a real best of the best. A year before bottling the Hewitson team selected the best barrels of Old Garden Mourvèdre and Monopole Shiraz to create the final blend. I have been fortunate to have tasted many of these wines over the years, but I don’t think there has been a better one than this. Perfumed red fruits and violet with plummy cranberry notes. The palate is sublime with its deeply intense and concentrated power delivered with poise and finesse. It has structure and yet is supple. A marvelous statement. \u003cstrong\u003e98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRay Jordan, Wine Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Gracefully opulent and flatteringly classy, the wine shows dark fruit richness, cake spice, mocha and cedary oak characters on the nose. The palate reveals outstanding concentration and expansive mouthfeel, superbly enhanced by lavish texture and finely pitched tannins, finishing impressively long and refined. This is impeccably composed and expressed with sensually appealing complexity. At its best: 2025 to 2046. \u003cstrong\u003e98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The annual blending of the barrels (sounds like an Aussie version of the running with the bulls), the team select their very best barrel of Old Garden Mourvèdre and their very best barrel of Monopole Shiraz and blend them. So production is limited to just two barrels. It is, naturally, a 50\/50 split of Shiraz and Mourvèdre with 65% of the grapes from this vintage whole bunch pressed, followed by three weeks on skins, and twenty months in new French oak barriques. Inky maroon, this is a special wine and it very much drinks like it. The oak is still a little evident but for a wine of this size and power, this comes as no surprise and will continue to integrate. Time is very much on its side. Vanillin and nutmeg notes to the fore, the fruit weaves its spell with good concentration and notes of cassis, chocolate, mocha, spices, new leather, black fruits plums and warm earth. Dense, balanced and intense, the wine is fresh and complex, finishing with silky tannins. Such length! A twenty year proposition.\u003cstrong\u003e 97 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKen Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A 50\/50 split barrel blend of the best selections of the 2021 Monopole Mother Vine Shiraz and the 2021 Old Garden Mourvèdre. As such, the wine is tied to those ancient 1853 plantings. For the wine nerds that results in 65% whole bunches being used in the ferments. Hyper fragrant aromas that shift and move with each approach. The sum of the best parts with fresh cardboard box, roast meats, potpourri, chocolate wafer, raisin tea cake, peppercorn spice, fruits of blackberry, plum and cherry with nori sheets and a little vanilla. Complex and layered with gravitas and a ferrous spine. Layers of deep, muscular flesh held together with fine, firm and tightly knit tannins. Echoes of rose petals and umami that linger for a substantial amount of time. Unique and individual. \u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRegan Drew, Wine Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Deepest ruby with a full purple rim. Mulberry and plum fruit with hints of cured beef and cola spices on the nose. Dark fruits on entry, then meaty and iodine savoury complexities fill in and balance it well. There’s intensity here without being overbearing, an airy note that beguiles and surprises considering the power that is clearly here. Great length is carried by very finely built tannins and a hint of freshness from subtle acidity. Seriously impressive wine that has many years of fascination ahead of it. \u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eStuart Knox, The Real Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736111051115,"sku":"SK23944129","price":802.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Hewitson_1853_Barrel_Shiraz_Mourv_dre_750ml_f6084d5a-3f1f-420b-a02a-21216974ca32.jpg?v=1767587072"},{"product_id":"2015-hewitson-monopole-shiraz-1-5l-magnum","title":"2015 Hewitson Monopole Shiraz 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Dean Hewitson took cuttings from one ancient vine planted in 1853 and laboriously increased the number of rootlings year by year. Freakishly good given the youth of the vines; its structure and texture are perfect, a mix of plum, blackberry and savoury notes, the length and balance faultless.\"-\u003cspan\u003e30 June 2021 \u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink by 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-cmUMNf epGjKO\" data-testid=\"detailsGridCellTitle\"\u003eRegion: Barossa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness: \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 1.5L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2017-2036\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736111149419,"sku":"SK90675733","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Hewitson_Monopole_Mother_Vine_Shiraz_750ml_bd1c5fad-7c77-42b7-baef-03dbf701d08c.jpg?v=1767587076"},{"product_id":"2015-hewitson-monopole-shiraz-3l-d-magnum","title":"2015 Hewitson Monopole Shiraz 3L D-Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Dean Hewitson took cuttings from one ancient vine planted in 1853 and laboriously increased the number of rootlings year by year. Freakishly good given the youth of the vines; its structure and texture are perfect, a mix of plum, blackberry and savoury notes, the length and balance faultless.\"-\u003cspan\u003e30 June 2021 \u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink by 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-testid=\"detailsGridCellTitle\" class=\"sc-cmUMNf epGjKO\"\u003eRegion: Barossa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness: \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 3L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2017-2036\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736111182187,"sku":"SK32482687","price":533.94,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Hewitson_Monopole_Mother_Vine_Shiraz_750ml_695445b6-910e-4e99-8243-dd94c73d069f.jpg?v=1767587078"},{"product_id":"2015-hewitson-falkenberg-shiraz-6l-copy","title":"2015 Hewitson Monopole Shiraz 6L Imperial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Dean Hewitson took cuttings from one ancient vine planted in 1853 and laboriously increased the number of rootlings year by year. Freakishly good given the youth of the vines; its structure and texture are perfect, a mix of plum, blackberry and savoury notes, the length and balance faultless.\"-\u003cspan\u003e30 June 2021 \u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink by 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-testid=\"detailsGridCellTitle\" class=\"sc-cmUMNf epGjKO\"\u003eRegion: Barossa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness: \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 6L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2017-2036\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736111214955,"sku":"SK57160126","price":1085.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Hewitson_Monopole_Mother_Vine_Shiraz_750ml_2ada155f-8f6a-4c41-aa25-5737e0eef417.jpg?v=1767587079"},{"product_id":"2015-hewitson-falkenberg-shiraz-6l","title":"2015 Hewitson Falkenberg Shiraz 6L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hewitson Private Cellar Falkenberg Shiraz 2015 comes from ancient 90-year-old vines, off a single vineyard in the Barossa Valley. This velvety, voluptuous shiraz is text book, top quality Barossa shiraz. 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Planted in 1998 to perpetuate the heritage of our 1853 Mourvèdre, this approach ensures the transmission of exceptional quality from our renowned parent vineyard, reputed as the oldest Mourvèdre source globally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness: \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736111280491,"sku":"SK20532732","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019HewitsonBabyBushMourvedre.jpg?v=1767587081"},{"product_id":"2021-hewitson-gun-metal-riesling-1-5-l","title":"2021 Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 1.5 L Magnum","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"sc-eJNOVp Mqkcf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"sc-eJNOVp Mqkcf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-eJNOVp Mqkcf\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-eJNOVp Mqkcf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e Winepilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-eJNOVp Mqkcf\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bIquoJ iseFXl\" data-testid=\"detailsGridCellBody\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bIquoJ iseFXl\" data-testid=\"detailsGridCellBody\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 \u003c\/strong\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-eJNOVp Mqkcf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-eJNOVp Mqkcf\"\u003e”This wastes no time in imparting its message of Rose's lime juice and a squeeze of Meyer lemon and of grapefruit. 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French oak, fine grained tannins, balance, clear fruit expression! Those who know me well know that I just love a good challenge!” - Dean Hewitson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol ABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736113213803,"sku":"SK37803147","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Hewitson_Ned_Henry_s_Shiraz_750ml.jpg?v=1767587157"},{"product_id":"2023-hewitson-miss-harry-gsm-750ml","title":"2023 Hewitson Miss Harry GSM 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiss Harry ‘ Harriet's Blend’ of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. The nickname of Harriet Hewitson, this wine is a Rhône-style blend from vineyards dating back to 1800s, with an average age of 75 years. Traditional wine making, very much aligned with our ethos of old world inspired winemaking with a new world attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The blend here is 35% Grenache, 33% Shiraz and 32% Mourvedre from the Barossa. 48% of whole bunches are included and then the wine undergoes ageing for nine months in older French oak barrels. The vineyards which provide the fruit date back into the 1800s and average over 75 years of age. If there is one thing that Dean Hewitson and his team never fail to do, that is to make wines full of flavour that are terrific drinking. Deep garnet, this is fresh and full of energy. Finely balanced, there are notes of red fruits, dry herbs, raspberries, mulberries and coffee grinds. This is seamless in structure with silky tannins, a seductive texture and excellent length. Cracking value, wonderful drinking and a future for at least the next five to eight years. 94 Points\" - \u003cem\u003eKen Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736113312107,"sku":"SK78543123","price":26.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022HewitsonMissHarryGSM.jpg?v=1767587159"},{"product_id":"2023-hewitson-ungrafted-grenache-750ml","title":"2023 Hewitson UNGRAFTED Grenache 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ungrafted Grenache vines yield grapes meticulously handpicked and undergo whole-bunch fermentation in open vats. 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Vanilla oak gives sweet oak tannins that are ripe but chewy so need time to integrate. 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Screw cap.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210239851,"sku":"SK88752048","price":46.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022HewitsonUNGRAFTEDGrenache_ecea1e96-c452-4855-afac-e7434de7f9b6.jpg?v=1767589992"},{"product_id":"2022-hewitson-the-mad-hatter-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Hewitson The Mad Hatter Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMad Hatter isn't a nod to Alice in Wonderland; it's the affectionate nickname bestowed upon Dean Hewitson by his inner circle for years. Why \"mad\"? Spend a moment with Hewitson, and you'll understand. His wines reflect a dynamic, evolving winemaking ethos, free from rigid formulas. The Shiraz blend, meticulously curated from select premium fruit parcels annually, epitomizes the essence of each vintage's excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol ABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210272619,"sku":"SK36567917","price":45.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022HewitsonTheMadHatterShiraz.jpg?v=1767589993"},{"product_id":"2022-hewitson-le-secateur-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Hewitson Le Secateur Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate tannins accompany flavors reminiscent of cherry jam, dark plum, mocha, and spices, accented by delicate floral hints and a touch of vanilla. The aroma reveals nuances of sweet spices, coffee, chocolate, and intensely ripe cherry notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210305387,"sku":"SK77729354","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022HewitsonLeSecateurShiraz_4e36a174-bd6a-45e7-ac56-0704ed922f51.jpg?v=1767589994"},{"product_id":"2022-hewitson-ned-henrys-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Hewitson Ned \u0026 Henry's Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A close friend posed a challenge: create a classic, full-bodied Barossa Valley wine perfect for enjoying young at any meal, while staying true to my winemaking principles. French oak, refined tannins, balance, and vibrant fruit - all must-haves. And for those who know me, a challenge like this is just my cup of tea!\" - Dean Hewitson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol ABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210338155,"sku":"SK43596157","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022HewitsonNed_Henry_sShiraz.jpg?v=1767589995"},{"product_id":"2021-hewitson-baby-bush-mourvedre-750ml","title":"2021 Hewitson Baby Bush Mourvèdre 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis youthful rendition of Mourvèdre originates from our 1853 Old Garden Vineyard, propagated through the traditional method of Selection Massale, preserving the legacy of our ancient vines. 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This process imbues our wine with cool climate elegance and freshness, showcasing the best of Australia's premier variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210469227,"sku":"SK13370270","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021HewitsonLuLuShiraz.jpg?v=1767589999"},{"product_id":"2022-gun-metal-riesling-750ml","title":"2022 Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled amidst granite and limestone outcrops in the Eden Valley, our vineyard produces a Riesling renowned for its vibrant, steely minerality. Situated in one of Australia's premier Riesling growing areas, our single vineyard wine is sourced from the finest plots in this cool climate region. The unique topography and mineral-rich soil create perfect conditions for Riesling cultivation. With a commitment to minimal intervention, no preservatives are added during vineyard cultivation or winemaking, ensuring a pure expression of the fruit's character. This has been our guiding principle for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness: \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210501995,"sku":"SK99681867","price":29.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022GunMetalRiesling.jpg?v=1767590000"},{"product_id":"2023-lulu-sauvignon-blanc-750ml","title":"2024 Hewitson ‘Madame M’ Blanc \u0026 Blanc 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame M Blanc \u0026amp; Blanc, a wine inspired by those beautiful light and aromatic whites Dean enjoyed on recent travels to the Mediterranean coasts, typically blends of the local varieties including Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Sauvignon Blanc. Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains has been growing in Barossa Valley for 170 years and our Old Fence Line block is about that old. With ever-changing consumer trends in a crowded market place it seemed so much sense to stick to our strengths and make this classic Mediterranean style with lower alcohol, and in a light weight bottle. It ticks all the boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--white\"\u003e\"Pristine and elegantly expressed, the delicately fragrant bouquet showcases white flesh peach, crunchy apple, lemon peel, and floral nuances, leading to a finely textured palate that offers bright fruit flavours with beautifully pitched acidity, finishing lingering and refreshing. At its best: now to 2028. 92 Points” - \u003cem\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--white\"\u003e\"Bottled in the new lighter containers – expect to see many more of these in coming years. The aim of this wine is to replicate the joy provided by a glass of refreshing vino, while relaxing by the Mediterranean. From the Adelaide region, this is 95% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and 5% Sauvignon Blanc. Estimates of the age of the Muscat vines is around 170 years. The wine comes in at a lowish, and more-ish, 11% alcohol. Pale straw, this has those alluring grapey aromas that are typical of good Muscat and this is textbook stuff. Throw in some exotic spicy notes, passionfruit, pineapple, lavender, Turkish Delight and musk. A wine of medium length, there is a clean, fresh finish. 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Easy and breezy. 90 Points” - \u003cem\u003eMelissa Moore, Wine Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--custom\"\u003e\"Take a bunch of muscat à petit grains grapes and add just 5% sauvignon blanc and watch – or rather, taste – the impact such a small amount of the herbaceous one can have. The power of sauvignon is matched to the delicate sweet florals of muscat and the result is a wine in perfect tune with Asian food or seafood. The scent is powerfully grassy and herbal with snow pea, honeysuckle florals, green apple and citrus. Previous releases of Madame M were more in the off-dry category, but this time round the flavours are drier, the acidity keener but the attractive herbal spiciness married to citrus and apple notes is still very much on show.” - \u003cem\u003eJeni Port, Wine Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210534763,"sku":"SK12778617","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_Hewitson_Madame_M_Blanc_Blanc_750ml_ebbc781d-2b8e-4881-b0cc-0e8cccf7001b.jpg?v=1767590001"},{"product_id":"2010-hewitson-old-garden-mourvedre-750ml","title":"2010 Hewitson Old Garden Mourvèdre 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Wine Front · 2010 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jeremy Oliver · 2010 Vintage, Tasted: Jan 2011 (Drink: 2022–2030)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — CellarTracker · 2010 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.5\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jancis Robinson · 2010 Vintage, Tasted: Sep 2013 (Drink: 2014–2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Garden vineyard is the oldest Mourvèdre vineyard in the world, planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat. 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Medium- to full-bodied with ultra fine tannins and a chalky texture. Crunchy and succulent on the palate with cherries and blueberries. It has some salinity to it and notes of crushed stones to close. Delicate and polished finish. Planted in 1853. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single Monopole Mother Vine Shiraz is produced from vines planted from cuttings of a single Shiraz vine discovered growing among the 1853 Old Garden Mourvèdre vineyard. 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