Hither & Yon Nero Nero d’Avola 2024
G 90
Some wines are just so friendly in nature and Nero is one of them. A combination of juicy mulberries, boysenberry swirl and pops of dried raspberries. There is a jubey nature to the wine, countered by some assertive tannins that stop the wine going down the sweet route. A tangerine oil, some star anise and cinnamon sugar linger too. if you are looking for something that over-delivers in ripe berry flavours without the heaviness of oak, you’ll adore this. Drink now–2028 Hither & Yon Shiraz 2023 G 90 Fruit is from four separate blocks in the Eastern Foothills of McLaren Vale. The elevation brings with it a blue-tinged aroma, bilberry and blackcurrants. Butterfly pea flowers and poppyseed. Its bright lines of acidity and some chewy tannins keep the wine lively. There is a pocket in the middle palate filled with black sesame; it stands out for its unique flavours and shape. Drink now–2028 Hugh Hamilton The Loose Cannon Fiano 2025 G 90 Delightfully tropical, this is vivid with pineapple and breakfast juice aromas. Cut rockmelon and orange too. Fruity on the palate with a sweep of dryness and slinky line of acidity. This shows the enticing flavours of Fiano without pushing it into overtly textural territory. A fitting wine for a Japanese fried chicken sando – now that’s a good lunch break. Drink now–2028 Hugh Hamilton Aroma Pagoda Fiano, Frontignac, Gewürztraminer, Vermentino 2024 G 90 This invokes the slushie machine aromas of teenage days. Fluorescent lime, pineapple and green apple. A hint of cloudy pear. A clever assemblage of aromatic varietal from Clare Valley, the Hills and McLaren. It’s bone dry with some lemon pith to keep things interesting. You’ll remember it because of its name and buy it again for its freshness and ability to go with literally anything from seafood to a spread of dips to fruit salad and beyond. Drink now–2028 Karrawatta Ace of Trumps Grand Vin Shiraz 2018 G 90 From vines planted in 2001 and matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak. Under natural cork, this is showing its middle life with black fig, violet and leaf litter. Ancho chillies and mocha spice. Some red goji berries on the palate, sumac and Chambord liqueur. It’s juicy fruited but with significant after dinner coffee savouriness. Drink now.
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | McLaren Vale
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