The blend this year sees 71% Grenache, 18% Shiraz and 11% Mataro. Maturation saw components aged separately for 8 months in old French oak puncheons (55%) and hogsheads (34%). One Grenache parcel (11% of the blend) was matured in a Cocciopesto Amphora.

St Hugo, Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro, Barossa, 2022

Cedar oak, easy and calm yet serious nose with graphite, raspberry, salt bush, rose petal, red licorice, clove studs and vanilla. Seamless and gliding palate. Nothing shouty or brash. Silicon like tannin with the right amount of cleansing brightness. Lingering herbal overtones highlighted with juicy red fruit. Exquisite balance and enjoyment,

RRP: $54.99
Alc: 14.4%
Rating: 94/100

Wine sample courtesy of St Hugo, Pernod Ricard and Liquid Ideas