Hither & Yon Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 91
A mix of blackberries and some pops of rosella and persimmon. Cedar, tree bark and a haze of Aussie bush. Some brown earth and gumnut. An endearing moment of red fruit, which takes us straight to the Vale, is very welcome, both on the nose and palate. This feels designed for both drinking now and medium-term cellaring. It’s also smashable, not something we say every day about Cabernet but can, depending on where it’s from. This is a humble wine at its price but full of vigour and varietal pleasure. Drink now–2032 Hither & Yon Falanghina 2025 G 91 It’s exciting to see Falanghina taking flight in McLaren Vale and to see what becomes of the fruit in different hands. Here, there are yellow flowers, burnt peach and grated ginger. A whiff of honeycomb and the intensity of jonquil in full bloom. Acidity has been celebrated and kept fresh with the slight candied lime and apple unfurling across the mid palate. A miniscule amount produced, this wine sells out fast, a promising start for the hard to pronounce but delicious to drink variety. Drink now–2028 Hither & Yon Grenache Carignan 2023 G 91 Mulberry, Christmas cherries and blackcurrant. Fig leaf and black peppercorns. A marriage of red and black fruits with some lightness that dances on the palate; this becomes quite the refreshing number with a few sips and it could handle a very slight chill in the summer months. There is a garrigue of herbs and growing things, some green peppercorn bite. A befitting wine for peppery herbs or a loaded salami and rocket focaccia. Drink now–2028 Hither & Yon Pinot Noir 2024 G 91 Fruit is sourced from the Hillenvale in the Adelaide Hills. A dark ruby number with Bing cherries, Gala apple skin and pomegranate juice. There is a good amount of crunch to the fruit with some oak spice nestled in the core of the wine, which means this doesn’t get lost in red fruit jammy tones. Some grainy tannins continue to stretch the palate. A hint of mace and cinnamon on the end. An ideal wine for shredded duck pizza. Drink now–2028 Hither & Yon Rosato Sangiovese, Aglianico 2025 G 91 Young vines of Sangiovese blended with Aglianico makes for a sensible start to Hither & Yon’s Rosato adventures. Cranberries, red cherries and Pink Lady apple skin. Strings of paper bark and cold peach tea. In Rosato style, it’s dry with some grainy texture. There is some middle palate flesh that plays nicely against the thick ruby grapefruit pith. A lovely way to enjoy brunch, as this wine will work with fruit, fresh cheese and sheets of smoked salmon too. Drink now–2027
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