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94
/ 100
Huon Hooke
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2019
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"Deep purple/red colour, with a spicy varietal aroma, dark cherry also, the palate medium-bodied at most, with more tannin than the 4 Acres, which is likewise released very young. Lovely pure fruit flavours of good intensity, fresh acidity and very vibrant. A stylish wine and very much a 'Hunter burgundy' style. (Vines planted in 1908)"
- Huon Hooke
Tasting Notes
The Shiraz on Johnno’s was planted in 1908 on sandy alluvial soils, in contrast to the 4 Acres and Weinkeller vineyards, which are on deep-red clay over limestone. Not only is the soil different to that on our other super-premium blocks, but the wine is unlike any of the other reds in the stable.
An incredibly bright, attractive purple colour with an inviting nose of red fruits and violets, and just a hint of oak. As always, Johnno’s has a unique character and level of complexity, provided by the vineyard’s sandy soils. Intense blackberry-like fruit is supported by the new oak and grainy tannins. The wine’s wonderful freshness is a testament to how well these sandy sites perform in drought seasons.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex