Winetastic

Wine Blogging Wednesday is with us once again! This month the event is hosted by Jathan from Winexpression, who has chosen the topic “When in Rhone”. I went in search of an aussie wine which was made from grapes that are traditionally grown in the Rhone region, eventually settling on the Hewitson “Miss Harry” which is a blend of 44% Grenache, 43% Shiraz and 13% Mourvèdre.

Garnet red in the glass, the wine was extremely fragrant only minutes after opening, displaying aromas of plum, red cherry and raspberry with some earthy tones underneath. Loads of fruit character on the palate which morphs into a very long, earthy and dry finish. Over a period of a few hours, the fruit flavours submerged into the wine. If you are a bit of a fruit slut, I would recommend avoiding decanting or extended time in the air.

Hewitson have definitely managed to produce a complex wine with the 2004 Miss Harry, most likely due to the fact the vines are between 50 and 80 years old. Oddly enough I enjoyed the first glass from this bottle more than the last, there is nothing wrong with this wine, it’s just not to my palate. After some more information? The Hewitson website should be your next stop.

Score: 7/10
Would I buy this wine again?
Averaging AU$20, I do not appreciate the style enough to re-visit this particular wine. If you enjoy GSM blends, it is definitely worth a try, especially if you can pick it up on special.