Wine columnist and connoisseur DENNIS KNILL gives his views on three new wines from St Hugo.
South Australia has a wealth of wine riches with the quality of their reds becoming more evident.
Although the wine regions are spread right across the state, the Barossa and Coonawarra will always be worthy of a place in the Kings Court.
With over 700 wineries, one of these is St Hugo, a household name producing award-winning wines that capture all that is great about Aussie reds.
Over many decades St Hugo has built a legacy crafting fine wines from two of Australia’s most famous wine regions.
Although Barossa is the acclaimed wine destination, not to be outdone Coonawarra with its dense concentrated red terra rossa soil produces some of the best and richest reds in South Australia.
Here are three lovingly crafted wines from grapes harvested from both regions.
’20 St Hugo cabernet sauvignon. RRP $40.
This popular regional blend is bold and earthy with concentrated fruit and aromas that are clean and fresh on the nose. Ready to drink now. Pair with beef, lamb, pork and venison.
’23 St Hugo grenache/shiraz/mataro. RRP $40.
A classy trifecta with fresh and vibrant flavours combined with mineral undertones and light tannins that flow onto the palate. Will cellar well. Best served with roast beef, lamb and game.
’21 St Hugo shiraz. RRP $40.
‘Gold medals’ says it all.
Fermented in French oak, this clean and powerful wine, with its fresh fruity flavours, will saturate the plate. The perfect summer wine for the BBQ. Pair with beef and gourmet sausages.
