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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
"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