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Reviews
"As the name says, ungrafted vines, but what it does not say is that these amazing vines are a century old and dry grown. Whole bunch fermentation was employed, with maturation in old French barriques for little under a year. Under cork. The colour is russet/garnet, while the nose exhibits an array of aromas, including raspberries, red cherries, soy, animal skins, dried herbs and hints of sarsaparilla. Early complexity is already evident. The wine enjoys near perfect balance, with a silky texture and wonderful length. The tannins are deceptively near invisible. A stunning Barossa Valley Grenache, which has at least a decade of providing pleasure ahead of it. 97 Points." - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
"A wine that speaks with an original – own roots/ungrafted – voice which highlights the tremendous history that resides in the ground at the Hewitson Barossa Valley vineyard. The 100-year-old ungrafted grenache is whole bunch fermented in open vats and matured in seasoned French oak. Exudes a natural, unforced elegance and a fine delivery of complex flavours – of earth, dark cherry, orange peel, clove spices, blackstrap liquorice and background blackcurrant pastille confection. Smooth across the palate framed in ripe tannins. Finishes with a delightful grenache touch of crushed rosemary herbals. A serious and seriously good grenache. 95 Points." - Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
"The wine shows gorgeous fruit purity and complexity, with sweet plum, olive, clove, and assorted nut aromas on the nose. The palate displays succulent fruit intensity with a silky mouthfeel and fine-grained tannins, finishing persistent and sturdy. 95 Points." - Sam Kim, Wine Pilot
"The title “Ungrafted refers to 100 year plus old vine sourcing, so we’re in good stead to start, with sensitive attention all the way - hand-picked to preserve fruit integrity, and inclusion of some whole grape cluster to provide bushy notes within an otherwise aromatic and palate matrix of black cherry, dark spice, dark soy and milk chocolate creaminess. Drinking is a special pleasure via the seamlessness of old vine fruit and maturation in old French oak which shows no timber impact apart from some woody spice adding seasoning to a fine dusting of tannins in the savoury finish. The wine benefits from a good few hours of decanting, and suggests a healthy lifespan ahead. 95 Points." - Tony Love, Wine Pilot
"Made from 110 year old Grenache vines. 9 months maturation in old French oak to maintain fruit purity. Sits fragrant and darkly perfumed. Bluestone, gravel, iodine, crushed raspberry, baking spices and hints of umami truffle with Turkish bazaar intrigue. Savoury fruit profile, with serious old vine fruit. Calm and dark, the tannins fine and elegant, layering a long tail. Age worthy, but still approachable now. Great value. 94 Points." - Regan Drew, Wine Pilot
"Medium-light ruby with purple and brick tinges; the bouquet has a peppery/crushed oyster-shell, shellgrit character that dominates the fruit. A leathery note. The palate is on the light side, with moderate depth and concentration, finishing with sandy tannins." - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
"Sourced from 100 year old vines, this Grenache shows a lighter hue that is tightly wound and coiled with aromas of violet florals. The wine has a lovely medium weight and fine chalky seam that adds savouriness, followed by an exotic and pepper spiced mouth filling palate. I was thinking dried shitake, cranberries with drying ripe tannins through to the finish. It will benefit from a vigorous decant." - Annette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot