Hither & Yon Montepulciano 2022
G 90
Baked beetroot, blackberries and kalamata olives. A speck of rosemary and pencil lead. The wine leads with its purple and black fruit, with a mesh of fine tannins and well integrated acidity. A creamy note to the hint of vanilla pod and clove. Nicely medium-bodied and very approachable, on its own or with some rich Birria tacos. Drink now–2028
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
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