Hewitson
Hewitson Old Garden Mourvedre 2018
- Hewitson Baby Bush Mourvedre 2019
- Hewitson Baby Bush Mourvedre 2017
- Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2022
- Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2021
- Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2015
- Hewitson LuLu Sauvignon Blanc 2023
- Hewitson LuLu Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- Hewitson Lulu Shiraz 2021
- Hewitson Lulu Shiraz 2020
- Hewitson Miss Hardy Chardonnay 2021
- Hewitson Miss Harry GSM 2022
- Hewitson Ned & Henry Shiraz 2022
- Hewitson Old Garden Mourvedre 2021
- Hewitson Old Garden Mourvedre 2021
About
Hewitson wines are grown in the heart of Barossa Valley. Hewitson wines bring together state of the art technology with traditional winemaking practices and a soft footprint on the land.
Terroir
Mourvedre Old Garden is grown in the Old Garden vineyard, planted 1853, earning it the title of the oldest Mourvedre vines on Earth – at an altitude of 210m. The soil is 2 metres of sand over limestone; an ancient lake bed. The average age of the vine is 165 years.
Vinification
Vinification includes 70% whole bunch in vat for 30 days. It is aged 18 months new French oak barriques (Remond: Alliers, Troancais and Betranges forests).
Tasting Notes
The color is medium red with a crimson hue. The aroma features lifted forest berry, black cherry and orange peel. On the palate is black cherry, chocolate, mocha, orange and spice; fully integrated tannins.
Food Pairing
It is best paired with slow-cooked lamb shank, wild game dishes with rich wine-jus, and earthy vegetarian cuisine.
Appellation
Barossa Valley
Winemaker
Dean Hewitson
Average Vine Age
Every vine is the original 1853 planting; 165 years
Sizes Available
750 ML
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