C O L O U R
Deep maroon, with purple hue
N O S E
Lifted aromas of violets, plums, hints of aniseed and chocolate
P A L A T E
Silky mouthfeel. Lucious juicy red and blue berries, spice, aniseed and mocha. Long and delicious finish.
W I N E M A K I N G
Hand-picked, cold soak, wild ferment, and a 10-day fermentation period. Shiraz and Montepulciano blended 60/40. Matured for 12 months in French oak
AWARDS/REVIEWS
Feb 25 | New Media Reviews | Q Wine - Steve Leszczynski 94 points
Shiraz and Montepulciano are unusual bedfellows but this Behr Creek release from Hobbs works a treat. One thing I have found in recent months is how well Montepulciano has adapted to the Barossa soils. It's beaming in the right hands, and this blend shows another aspect of its personality.
A 60/40 blend that sees French oak for twelve months, red flowers, violets and squishy blueberries make an exciting impression on opening. The juicy fruit from the Montepulciano component bounds along with the Shiraz wrapping itself around in a neat parcel showing fine sheets of spice that ride out to an elongated finish. This is really clever stuff.
Feb 25 | New Media Reviews | Winepilot - Ken Gargett 93 points
Not a common blend but one which works well here. A deep maroon, purple hue, the nose exhibits lifted aromatics and is redolent of bay leaves, plums, blackcurrants, soy, mocha, aniseed and chocolate. Utterly gorgeous with a sweet core of mulberries and cherries, this is a wine with focus and length. Will continue to provide delicious drinking over the next six to eight years. The decision to add this Italian favourite to Shiraz has really paid dividends.
