Hewitson Miss Harry 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Blend

South Australia, Australia
$23.95 (107870)
A southern Rhône blend of Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre/Cinsault/Carignan picked from old, dry-grown vines; the hue is bright, although relatively light, the flavours bright and juicy on a medium-bodied palate; the lack of tannins makes it a drink soon proposition. Drink by 2015. Score: 92 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Jan. 9, 2011)
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This is a much lighter style of wine from the Barossa Valley, a Rhône blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Shiraz, 5% Mourvèdre with the balance 2.5% equal portion of Cinsault and Carignan. This wine opens up with aromas of strawberry, blueberry, stewed rhubarb, herb de Provence, white pepper and medicinal notes. The palate has loads of energy and length, light-medium bodied (14% alc.), bright acidity and soft tannins. Medium length with lively red berry flavours on the finish. Enjoyable but not what I was expecting from Barossa.
Finally, an Australian wine that is not overrated. This one really is worth its 90. It is much more subtle and subdued than what one would expect. At first I would have placed it from the Napa Valley, but in time hints of Rhone begin to come through. I love it.
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