Red Wine - Ablington Shiraz- Single Vineyard Series - Hart & Hunter

Consume me at temperature between 14-16° C.

Hart & Hunter was formed around the idea of sourcing the best parcels of fruit from the best possible vineyard sites to make a Single Vineyard Wine. Our fruit has come from some amazing parcels of land in Pokolbin that year after year turn out incredible wines truly indicative of their terroir. Our aim is to always credit the wine to the vineyard, to let it stand on its own. Lifted primary fruit, tannin structure and fresh natural acidity form the backbone of our wines.

Hunter Valley possesses a unique macro climate which is perhaps one of the hottest and wettest wine regions in Australia with maritime influences. In growing season, a typical summer day temperature can reach towards 40 degrees Celsius while cooling sea breezes reduce temperature in the evening. However, such sea breezes, which are mitigating, bring rainfalls during growing seasons. As a result, red wines are generally picked at modest alcohol levels yet reach full ripeness, with medium bodied, savoury, spicy characteristics.

Thankfully, modern winemaking techniques are adopted to refine local red wines which are more sophisticated with medium body, savouriness and structural backbone derived from the distinctive regional characters.

Charming deep crimson with scarlet hue.

On the nose, it exhibits tempting violet, ample, ripe red fruits like cherries, plums and raspberries, underlying earthy, spicy characters such as aniseed and black pepper with a dash of mocha notes.

On the palate, it is once again, a concentrated expression of red fruits accompanying with savoury, spicy black pepper notes from attack through finish. It is subtle, generous yet structural with refreshing acidity, fine-grained tannins and long length. It benefits from decanting for 30 minutes before serving or it can be stored in your wine fridge for 5-8 years.

Enjoy me with slow-cooked, stewed or pulled beef or pork with savoury, spicy sauce. Also, I am perfect with your choice of barbie, cured meat.