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Hewitson Ned and Henry’s Shiraz

Ned & Henry's Shiraz

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Very much a classic Barossan red, with robust yet clear fruit flavours. A very balanced wine with fine grained tannins and a natural freshness.

Why we love it: 

Explosive fruit, great structure and just delicious!

Drink with: 

Bbq, meat dishes, rich vegetarian dishes

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Country
Sub-Region
Barossa Valley
Vintage
2017
Blend Info.
100% Shiraz
Alcohol by Vol.
14.5%
Bottle Vol.
750ml
Cellaring
10+
Closure
Screwcap

Region

South Australia

A behemoth of a state, South Australia is responsible for over 50% of Australia's wine production. With the first known planting here taking place in 1836, local vintners have had time to truly perfect their art. In fact, SA is also home to some of the oldest Shiraz vines on the planet, with around 38% of SA’s old vines being Shiraz.

Such a large area means that the terrain, climate and soil profiles vary immensely between regions, allowing for a vast array of varieties to thrive. Some of South Australia's premier wine regions include; Barossa Valley, Mclaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and the Adelaide hills. Such a collection of prime wine regions has earned South Australia the grand title of Australia’s Wine Capital. But it doesn’t stop there, the prowess of SA wine producers mixed with fantastic growing conditions has garnered the state the privilege of being dubbed one of the 9 Great Wine Capitals of the World.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Europe was ravaged by an outbreak of Phylloxera, an aphid that injects a venom into the root of the vine while sucking out sap. The effect of the outbreak vastly influenced the global market. For example, France’s wine output decreased by over 40%, with the whole ordeal costing the country over 10 billion francs. Luckily for all, the grand ‘down-under’ remained a wine wonder, as the blight couldn’t take flight and reach the far away lands.