2021 Hewitson Baby Bush Mourvedre

94 pts
Hewitson |Barossa Valley |Mataro/Mourvedre
Delightful Barossan Mourvedre from Dean Hewitson, made from the babies of parent vines planted all the way back in 1853!

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Description

The fruit for this wine comes from the 'baby bushes' of the Old Garden Vineyard, originally planted in 1853.

These old vines were at the end of their fruiting life, so in 1998 they replanted it with younger bushes propagated from these old, historic vines.

It's a brambly, earthy and rustic wine - spice, herbs, purple florals sit happily alongside blue and black berries and plums. A delightful drop.

94 points - "So, this beaut little Mourvèdre is based on fruit created by taking cuttings from the Old Garden Vineyard, planted in 1853. It is such a brilliant and vibrant example of this terrific variety. I have seen this wine evolve over many years, and I have to say it just seems to get better each year. The balance of the fruit and oak is harmonious, allowing the fragrances and seductive aromas to reveal their true beauty. A great entry wine to understand some of the appeal of Mourvèdre." - Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)

This younger example of Mourvèdre is a ‘Selection Massale’, or cuttings, from our 1853 Old Garden Vineyard. We commenced planting this vineyard in 1998, to ensure a continuation of the 1853 Mourvèdre legacy. Selection Massale is a traditional way of propagating from exceptional, ancient vines. Born from excellent stock, our parent vineyard is known to be the oldest Mourvèdre in the world and has passed on a notable high quality of fruit.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Mataro/Mourvedre
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Reviewed By Wine Pilot
Critic Score 94
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Screw Cap

Hewitson

In the heart of the Barossa Valley lies Hewitson - and highly respected Dean Hewitson is the man behind the wines. After spending time in Australia as well as France and the USA honing his craft, he decided to open up his own eponymously named winery in 1998.

They source their fruit from historic old vines in the Barossa, and from select single sites in the surrounding areas of Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.

The Hewitsons are all about environmental sustainability and encouraging biodiversity in their vineyards. They product balanced, structured wines that are marvellous expressions of place and time.

Dean Hewitson in the vineyard Hewitson

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