Hugo Family Estate Reserve Shiraz

Only made in years with exceptional vintage conditions, the Hugo reserve shiraz is sourced from the oldest shiraz vines on the Hugo estate planted by John Hugo in 1969. These old gnarly vines are hand picked and hand sorted and consistently produce wines of depth, intensity and generous mouthfeel while still having fine soft tannins.

Vintage  2021

Region McLaren Vale

Vineyard Estate grown, old vine shiraz from 1969

Alc  14.5

Tasting Note Clean and intense, featuring volumes of juicy, black currant, blood plum and dark cherry fruit elements that are enhanced by the lingering dark chocolate and spice flavours experienced in the mouthfeel.

Vintage The 2021 growing season started with a wet winter and spring followed by a mild and dry summer. With no heat spikes and lower temperatures throughout summer, ripening was slow and gradual allowing the fruit to develop intensity of flavour. A truly special vintage in McLaren Vale.

Vineyard Sourced from the first Shiraz vines planted by John Hugo on the Hugo Estate planted in 1969. Low yielding vines which produce the best fruit on the property. The 4 Acre ‘Old vine’ Shiraz vines are handpicked and hand sorted before ferment

Winemaking Fermentation 10 days over skins and matured in 100% French oak hogsheads & puncheons.  20% New Oak, remaining balance 1-3 year old barrels. Careful Barrel selection then used for final wine